
Faisal Akhlaq integrated the official HMCTS doc-assembly-client into the hmcts/pcs-api repository, replacing a custom-built client to streamline document assembly workflows. He updated project dependencies and refactored the DocAssemblyService to utilize the new client, ensuring compatibility and maintainability. Faisal also revised the TestingSupportController to align with the updated service interface, addressing previous compatibility issues. By removing obsolete contract tests, he reduced technical debt and modernized the testing approach. His work leveraged Java, Spring Boot, and API integration skills, resulting in a more robust and future-ready codebase that supports easier enhancements and improved reliability for document assembly operations.

September 2025 (2025-09) monthly summary for hmcts/pcs-api. Key features delivered: - HMCTS doc-assembly-client integration: replaced the custom doc-assembly-api client with the official HMCTS doc-assembly-client, updated dependencies, refactored DocAssemblyService to use the new client, and adjusted TestingSupportController to align with the new service interface. Major bugs fixed: - Removed the obsolete contract test for EvidenceManagementConsumerTest, eliminating stale test artifacts. - Aligned TestingSupportController with the updated service interface, addressing compatibility gaps. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Streamlined integration with HMCTS doc-assembly service, leading to improved reliability and maintainability; reduced technical debt and prepared the codebase for future enhancements. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Java, Spring, dependency management, service refactoring, API client integration, test modernization. Key details: - Commit: 3980d01994035b5a61aa8a3168981bdd69fc883b (HDPI-1802-Doc (#599))
September 2025 (2025-09) monthly summary for hmcts/pcs-api. Key features delivered: - HMCTS doc-assembly-client integration: replaced the custom doc-assembly-api client with the official HMCTS doc-assembly-client, updated dependencies, refactored DocAssemblyService to use the new client, and adjusted TestingSupportController to align with the new service interface. Major bugs fixed: - Removed the obsolete contract test for EvidenceManagementConsumerTest, eliminating stale test artifacts. - Aligned TestingSupportController with the updated service interface, addressing compatibility gaps. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Streamlined integration with HMCTS doc-assembly service, leading to improved reliability and maintainability; reduced technical debt and prepared the codebase for future enhancements. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Java, Spring, dependency management, service refactoring, API client integration, test modernization. Key details: - Commit: 3980d01994035b5a61aa8a3168981bdd69fc883b (HDPI-1802-Doc (#599))
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