18.6 - Tools for Testing REST APIs
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Practice Questions
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What is Postman primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of interface Postman provides.
What command is used in curl to send a GET request?
💡 Hint: Recall the basic curl syntax.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is Postman used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the tool’s primary function.
True or False: curl can only send POST requests.
💡 Hint: Consider the variety of HTTP methods curl supports.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a testing workflow for a REST API using both Postman and curl. Outline steps for each tool.
💡 Hint: Think about automating tests using Postman while using curl for manual checks.
Evaluate the pros and cons of using Swagger in terms of team communication and understanding of API endpoints.
💡 Hint: Consider how communication between team members may affect project timelines.
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