How we use testing to support the most reliable, secure, and scalable integrations
Blog post from Merge
Merge is an integration platform that simplifies building and maintaining hundreds of integrations across various third-party platforms, ensuring high standards of security and reliability for its diverse clientele, which includes major banks, AI companies, and HR technology providers. The platform addresses the complexities of integration, such as handling different authentication methods, API specs, and data models, by employing a multi-layered testing approach that includes unit testing, load testing, and automated end-to-end test suites to simulate real-world scenarios. Additionally, Merge utilizes canary releases to limit potential risks by initially rolling out new changes to a small subset of customers and employs continuous monitoring in production to detect and address issues proactively. This comprehensive strategy enables Merge to provide robust, scalable, and secure integration solutions that evolve with the needs of its products, customers, and the third-party platforms it supports.