API contract tests with Dredd

[Miracle656]

Background

Once the OpenAPI spec exists, Dredd validates every endpoint matches its documented shape.

What to build

Wire Dredd into CI against a docker-compose-up API + OpenAPI spec.

Key files

• .dredd.yml (new)
• .github/workflows/contract.yml (new)

Acceptance criteria

• Dredd run is green
• Drift flagged on PR

Drips Wave · Complexity: Intermediate · 150 points

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