18.10. Tools for Testing and Debugging

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary use of Wireshark?

   Hint

   Think about packet analysis.

2. 2.

   What tool would you use to make a simple API request from the command line?

   Hint

   Is there a command-line tool for HTTP requests?

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of Wireshark?

   • To analyze network packets
   • To send HTTP requests
   • To open TCP connections

   Hint

   Consider the functionality related to network monitoring.

4. 4.

   True or False: Postman can automate multiple API requests.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of features that enhance testing efficiency.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with troubleshooting an API that is not responding to requests. Outline your approach using Postman, cURL, and Wireshark.

   Hint

   Break down your troubleshooting into layers - starting from the application level and moving to the network layer.

6. 6.

   A colleague reports that their application communication is intermittent. What steps would you take using Telnet and Wireshark to diagnose the issue?

   Hint

   Consider testing both connectivity and packet traffic to isolate the issue.