API Testing Training
Introduction to API Testing
API Testing involves evaluating APIs to ensure they function correctly and meet the specified requirements. This module introduces API Testing, covering its core principles, types of tests, and best practices for effective API testing.
Setting Up API Testing Environments
Learn how to set up and configure API testing environments. This section covers system requirements, installation procedures, and tools for API testing. Explore popular testing tools and frameworks such as Postman, JUnit, and RestAssured.
API Testing Types and Strategies
Discover different types of API tests, including functional, performance, and security testing. Learn how to design and implement testing strategies to ensure API reliability and performance. Understand the key concepts and methodologies for comprehensive API testing.
Creating and Executing Test Cases
Gain insights into creating and executing API test cases. Learn how to write test scripts, configure test scenarios, and validate API responses. Explore techniques for testing API endpoints, data inputs, and error handling.
Automated API Testing
Learn about automated API testing. Explore tools and frameworks for automating API tests, such as Selenium, JMeter, and Cucumber. Understand how to set up continuous integration (CI) pipelines for automated API testing.
Monitoring and Reporting
Discover how to monitor and report API testing results. Learn about monitoring tools and techniques to track test execution and performance. Explore methods for generating and analyzing test reports to identify issues and improvements.
Integration with Other Testing Tools
Understand how to integrate API testing with other testing tools and systems. Learn about integrating API tests with functional, load, and security testing tools. Explore how to coordinate testing efforts across different platforms and environments.
Performance Tuning and Optimization
Learn about performance tuning and optimization for API testing. Explore techniques for improving test execution speed, managing test data, and handling large volumes of requests. Understand best practices for configuring and optimizing API tests.
Advanced Testing Features and Customization
Explore advanced testing features and customization options. Learn how to extend testing tools with custom plugins, scripts, and integrations. Understand how to tailor testing approaches to meet specific application and business needs.
API Testing Syllabus
Introduction to API Testing
- Overview of APIs: Definition, types (REST, SOAP, GraphQL), and their importance
- API Testing vs. UI Testing: Key differences and why API testing is crucial
- API Testing Lifecycle: Planning, Design, Execution, Reporting, and Automation
Basics of RESTful APIs
- Understanding REST Principles: Resources, URIs, HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- Request and Response Structure: Headers, Body, Status Codes, and Error Handling
- Tools for Exploring APIs: Postman, Insomnia, cURL, and command-line tools
API Testing Fundamentals
- Types of API Tests: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Functional Testing, and End-to-End Testing
- Testing Techniques: Boundary Value Analysis, Equivalence Partitioning, Error Guessing
- Automating API Tests: Introduction to API testing frameworks (e.g., Postman, RestAssured, HTTParty)
API Testing with Postman
- Setting Up Postman: Installation and Configuration
- Creating and Managing Collections: Organizing API requests and tests
- Writing Test Scripts: Using JavaScript for assertions and validations
API Security Testing
- Introduction to API Security: Authentication (Basic Auth, OAuth, JWT), Authorization, Encryption
- OWASP API Security Top 10: Common vulnerabilities and how to test for them
- Tools for API Security Testing: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Postman for security testing
Performance Testing of APIs
- Introduction to API Performance Testing: Goals and Metrics (Response Time, Throughput)
- Tools for Performance Testing: Apache JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling
- Load Testing APIs: Simulating concurrent users, Analyzing performance bottlenecks
API Test Automation
- Introduction to API Test Automation: Benefits and Challenges
- Automating API Tests with Postman/Newman: Running collections in CI/CD pipelines
- Writing Test Scripts: Using pre-request scripts, tests, and environment variables in Postman
Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) for APIs
- Integrating API Tests in CI/CD Pipelines: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps
- Running API Tests in Docker Containers: Containerized testing environments
- Monitoring API Tests: Reporting test results and integrating with monitoring tools
API Mocking and Virtualization
- Introduction to API Mocking: Using tools like WireMock, MockServer
- Creating Mock APIs for Testing: Simulating responses and behaviors
- Using Mock Data for API Testing: Data-driven testing and scenarios
API Documentation and Specification
- Importance of API Documentation: Writing clear and comprehensive API documentation
- API Specification Formats: Swagger (OpenAPI), RAML, API Blueprint
- Validating API Documentation: Tools for validating API specifications
Advanced Topics in API Testing
- Contract Testing: Implementing consumer-driven contracts with Pact or Spring Cloud Contract
- Stateful API Testing: Testing APIs with session and state management
- API Testing for Microservices Architecture: Challenges and strategies
Real-world Use Cases and Case Studies
- Implementing API Testing in Industry: Case studies and success stories
- Best Practices and Lessons Learned from Real-world API Implementations
Hands-on Projects and Practical Application
- Designing and Implementing API Tests: Hands-on projects covering various scenarios
- Integration Testing with APIs: Testing integrations between different APIs and systems
Career Development and Job Preparation
- Building a Career in API Testing: Skills and certifications
- Interview Preparation: API Testing-related interview questions and scenarios
- Freelancing and Consulting Opportunities in API Testing
Training
Basic Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Advanced Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Project Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Total Training Period
Duration : 3 Months
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