Mastering API Testing: Tips and Tricks |From Setup to Execution: A Step-by-Step Guide to API Testing

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API testing involves testing the functionality of an API (Application Programming Interface) by sending HTTP requests and verifying the response. Here are some important aspects to consider when testing an API:

Request and Response Format: Verify that the API request and response formats are correct and adhere to the API specification.

#StatusCodes: Verify that the API returns the correct HTTP status codes for different scenarios such as successful requests, error responses, and authentication issues.

#DataValidation: Verify that the data returned by the API is accurate and consistent with the data provided in the request.

#ErrorHandling: Verify that the API handles errors gracefully and returns meaningful error messages that can help developers identify and resolve issues.

#Performance: Test the performance of the API by sending multiple requests simultaneously and analyzing the response time and server load.

#Security: Verify that the API is secure and the data is encrypted when transmitted over the network.

There are many tools available for testing APIs, such as #Postman, #Insomnia, and #Swagger. These tools allow you to create and send API requests, view the response, and analyze the results. It's important to test the API thoroughly to ensure that it's working as expected and meets the requirements.

Content of this video
00:00 Introduction
01:38 Web UI to API
05:15 API Testing with Postman
16:21 Data validation from Postgres Database
21:07 Validating from Logs
23:13 API Development -Mapping Queries with API methods

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