API Testing Using Postman

API testing using Postman is crucial for ensuring application reliability and data integrity. The chapter introduces the concept of APIs, focusing on REST APIs and their operations. Postman serves as a powerful tool for making requests and validating responses, highlighted through examples of GET and POST requests, and the importance of writing assertions for effective testing.

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  • 11

    Api Testing Using Postman

    API testing is crucial for ensuring the reliability and correctness of applications, and Postman serves as an intuitive tool for testing APIs efficiently.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.1

    What Is An Api?

    An API (Application Programming Interface) enables different software systems to communicate, with significant focus on REST APIs in testing using tools like Postman.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.2

    Introduction To Rest Apis

    REST APIs allow applications to interact through standardized HTTP methods, facilitating resource-based communication.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.3

    Using Postman To Send Requests

    Learning

  • 11.4

    Writing Basic Assertions In Postman (Test Tab)

    This section explains how to write assertions in Postman's Test tab to validate API responses using JavaScript.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.5

    Api Testing Checklist For Qa

    This section provides a comprehensive checklist for API testing focused on various types of validations and testing scenarios using Postman.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.6

    Summary

    This section introduces the significance of API testing using Postman as a critical tool for verifying API functionalities and reliability.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.2.1

    Common Http Methods

    This section outlines the common HTTP methods used in API interactions, including GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.3.1

    Key Areas Of Postman Interface

    This section outlines the main components of the Postman interface essential for API testing.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.4.1

    Common Assertions

    This section introduces common assertions used in API testing with Postman, emphasizing their significance in validating responses.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.5.1

    Test Type

    This section covers different types of API tests that can be executed using Postman to validate the functionality and robustness of APIs.

    Learning Practice

References

QA-chapter 11.pdf

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