api testing http status code 405 method not allowed

understanding http status code 405: method not allowed

the http status code **405 method not allowed** indicates that the server understands the request method (like get, post, put, delete) but the method is not allowed for the specified resource. this typically occurs when a request is made using an http method that the server does not support for the requested url.

common scenarios for 405 errors
- trying to delete a resource that only allows get.
- attempting to post data to a url that only accepts put.
- accessing a route with an unsupported method in rest apis.

api testing for http 405

when testing an api, it's essential to check how the server responds to unsupported http methods. here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to perform api testing for the 405 status code, including a code example.

prerequisites

- basic knowledge of restful apis.
- familiarity with http methods (get, post, put, delete, etc.).
- a tool for making http requests (postman, curl, or similar).
- optional: a programming language (like python) with an http library for automated testing.

manual testing with postman

1. **open postman** and create a new request.
3. **change the http method** from the dropdown menu (e.g., select `delete` if you expect it to only support `get`).
4. **send the request** and observe the response.
5. **check the status code**:
- if you receive a `405 method not allowed`, this indicates that the api is correctly rejecting the unsupported method.

automated testing example in python

you can also automate the testing of your api using python with the `requests` library. below is a simple example that demonstrates how to test for a 405 error.

prerequisites

make sure you have the `requests` library installed. you can install it using pip:

```bash
pip install requests
```

sample code

```python
import requests

def test_method_not_allowed(url):
lis ...

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