Mastering API Testing with Rest Assured

The "Mastering API Testing with Rest Assured" course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to perform effective API testing using the Rest Assured framework. Through a combination of theory, hands-on exercises, and real-world projects, participants will learn how to design, automate, and execute API tests using Rest Assured, ensuring the quality and reliability of web services.

Course Highlights:

• Duration: 3 weeks / 1.5 to 2 hours of per day (Flexible Timings) 

   

Rest Assured

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to API Testing and Rest Assured

• Understanding the importance of API testing

• Overview of Rest Assured and its features

• Setting up the development environment (Java, Rest Assured)

Module 2: HTTP Basics and Request Specification

• Understanding HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)

• Creating HTTP requests using Rest Assured

• Specifying request headers, parameters, and authentication

Module 3: Response Validation and Assertion

• Inspecting API responses and status codes

• Using Rest Assured assertions for response validation

• Handling JSON and XML responses

Module 4: Handling Dynamic Responses

• Extracting data from API responses

• Working with dynamic values and tokens

• Using path and JSON assertions for validation

Module 5: Request and Response Logging

• Enabling request and response logging in Rest Assured

• Logging options and best practices for debugging

Module 6: Test Setup and Teardown

• Setting up test data for API tests

• Cleaning up resources after tests

• Using hooks for pre- and post-test actions

Module 7: Data-Driven Testing with Rest Assured

• Importing and managing test data in Rest Assured

• Parameterizing tests using data sources

• Data-driven testing for different scenarios

Module 8: Authentication and Security Testing

• Testing authentication mechanisms (Basic, OAuth, etc.)

• Security testing considerations and best practices

Module 9: API Testing Framework Design

• Designing a structured API testing framework

• Organizing test suites, classes, and methods

• Implementing utilities for reusability

Module 10: Test Automation Best Practices

• Implementing best practices for API test automation

• Structuring tests for maintainability and readability

• Using naming conventions and coding standards

Module 11: Continuous Integration and Reporting

• Integrating Rest Assured tests with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, etc.)

• Generating and presenting test reports and metrics

Module 12: Handling Different Types of APIs

• Testing RESTful APIs and Web services

• Working with SOAP-based APIs using Rest Assured

Module 13: API Mocking and Virtualization

• Introduction to API mocking and virtualization

• Using Rest Assured for creating mock API responses

Module 14: Performance Testing of APIs

• Introduction to API performance testing

• Using Rest Assured for load and stress testing

Module 15: Advanced Rest Assured Features

• Exploring advanced Rest Assured features and capabilities

• Handling cookies, sessions, and complex scenarios

Module 16: Real-World API Testing Projects and Case Studies

• Building comprehensive API test suites using Rest Assured

• Addressing complex API testing scenarios and challenges

Module 17: Future Trends in API Testing

• Exploring emerging trends in API testing and automation

• Introduction to microservices, GraphQL, and more