Consumer-Driven Contracts

Consumer-driven contracts are agreements where the requirements or expectations of the end-user or client (the consumer) directly influence the development of a service or product. In software, for example, a consumer-driven contract ensures that the software's features and behaviors meet the actual needs of its users by explicitly defining what the consumer expects from the system. This approach helps align development efforts with user requirements, reduces misunderstandings, and improves collaboration between service providers and consumers, leading to more reliable and user-focused solutions.