Microservices

API Evolution Is a Challenge. Could Contract Testing Be the Solution?

Contract testing has grown in popularity in recent years with the widespread adoption of microservice architectures. In this article, we will share our experiences with contract testing at eBay.

By: Xiaoye Wang, Simon Wang, Daphne Huang, David Van Couvering and Qingyuan Liu
Developer Tools

Surfacing eBay Inventory Across the Web with the eBay Items Widget

The new open-source widget gives developers several layout options for displaying eBay inventory in third-party shopping experiences.

By: Lokesh Rishi
eBay Connect 2021: Powered by You Banner with Maroon Hexagons Next to a Globe
Developer Tools

eBay Connect 2021: How Our Newest APIs Are Enhancing Customer Experiences

With some of our most innovative third-party developers attending eBay Connect this year, we shared new API capabilities as well as opportunities to enhance user experiences.

By: Tanya Vlahovic
AsyncAPI 3.0 Enabling the Event Driven World
Developer Tools

AsyncAPI 2.0: Enabling the Event-Driven World

Learn about how eBay is standardizing on and publishing AsyncAPI Specification 2.0-based contracts for event notifications.

By: Shekhar Banerjee
Distributed Systems

How eBay’s Distributed Architecture Surfaces More Item Listings for Buyers

With Buyer Demand Data, eBay sellers can access information on the item specifics buyers are using in their search queries. This insight increases sellers’ completion of item specifics, which in turn further enhances listings’ quality, visibility and sales.

By: Vikas Singh
Automation

How eBay’s Buy APIs Hit $5 Billion in Gross Merchandise Bought

eBay’s Buy APIs enable third-party developers to surface eBay inventory in their shopping experience, allowing consumers to purchase items without visiting an eBay site.

By: Tanya Vlahovic
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