Learn API Testing using Postman, SoapUI & RestAssured

Course Overview: Mastering Back-End Testing and API Automation

In today’s digital landscape, web applications heavily rely on seamless communication through web services. The dominant architecture, Representational State Transfer (REST), has become a cornerstone in modern web service development. This course aims to transform you into a proficient back-end testing expert, equipping you with the skills to navigate the evolving IT industry landscape.

Module 1: Understanding API Fundamentals

• Unveiling API Basics

• Decoding Client-Server Architecture

• Types of APIs Unveiled

• API vs. Web Services: A Comparative Analysis

• Delving into REST API Methods

• Distinguishing HTTP vs. HTTPS

Module 2: Mastering Postman for API Testing

• Navigating Postman Essentials

• Seamless Postman Installation

• Crafting Workspaces for Collaboration

• Constructing Collections: Get, Post, Put & Delete Operations

• Efficiently Managing Requests: Save, Edit, and Validate

• In-Depth Exploration of Response Validation

• Harnessing Postman Scripts: Pre-request and Test Scripts

• Unleashing the Power of Variables: Global, Collection, Environment, Local, and Data Variables

• Elevating API Testing with Postman Console

• Crafting Dummy APIs with NodeJS and json-server

Module 3: Advanced Techniques in Postman

• Dynamic API Chaining Techniques

• Hands-On Project: Building a Books API

• Data-Driven Testing using JSON & CSV Files

• File Upload & Download API Strategies

• Deep Dive into Authorization Types

• Navigating Swagger Documentation

• Leveraging cURL for Enhanced Testing

• Documentation and Publishing Best Practices

Module 4: Exploring RestAssured for API Automation

• Introduction to RestAssured

• Setting Up a Maven Project for RestAssured

• Including Essential Dependencies

• Unleashing the Power of HTTP Methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

• Crafting Request Bodies: HashMap, POJO Class, Org.Json Library, External JSON File

• Parameter Handling: Path Parameters, Query Parameters, Headers, and Cookies

• Efficient Logging Strategies

• Proficient Data Parsing: JSON and XML Responses

• File Upload & Download Automation

• Implementing JSON & XML Schema Validations

• Serializing and Deserializing JSON

• Authentication Protocols and Strategies

• Mastering API Chaining in RestAssured

• Building Robust Frameworks with Request and Response Specification Builders

• Streamlining the Framework Design: Root Path and Project Structure

By the end of this comprehensive course, you will not only be well-versed in back-end testing and API automation but also equipped to seamlessly integrate these skills into your workplace or secure high-paying job opportunities in the rapidly evolving IT industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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