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An Introduction To Automated API Testing
The document outlines an automated API testing presentation featuring Patrick Poulin and Simone Pezzano from API Fortress. It covers key topics such as API definitions, testing best practices, popular tools for automation, and a walkthrough of both Postman and API Fortress. Key takeaways emphasize the importance of testing everything with dynamic data and integration tests to ensure accuracy and functionality.
An Introduction To Automated API Testing
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- 2. PRESENTERS: Patrick Poulin CEO @API Fortress patrick@apifortress.com Simone Pezzano CTO @ API Fortress simone@apifortress.com
- 3. ITINERARY: 1. Quick APIExplanation 2. Best Practice Tips 3. Popular Tools 4. Walk Through 5. Automate!
- 4. Poll Does your organization currentlytest APIs?
- 5. 1. API Explanation:What is an API?
- 6. 1. API Explanation:What is an API?
- 7. 1. API Explanation:Types of APIs SOAP vs REST XML vs JSON
- 8. 1. API Explanation:Types of APIs Protocols: SOAP vs REST Formats: XML vs JSON
- 9. 1. API Explantion:Why Test & Automate? • Only 10% of Issues Caught Within 24hrs • Backbone of apps, platforms, affiliate programs.
- 10. 1. API Explanation:Why Test & Automate? • Computers > Humans • Bug free deployments • Functional uptime SLAs.
- 11. 2. Best Practice- Simple • Single Endpoint • Response Code, Content-Type • Schema & Data Type
- 12. 2. Best Practice- Advanced • Confirm Business Logic • Use Dynamic Data • Integration Test (multiple endpoints)
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- 14. Poll Which of thesetesting platforms have you used?
- 15. • Creating TestsWithout a Schema • Who Are the End Users? • Reporting and Integrations • Simple Automation • Cloud vs On-Premises 3. Popular Tools – Picking Yours
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- 17. Build the Test& Automatic Executions
- 18. 4. Postman Walkthrough •Make a Call • Make a Simple Test • Schedule
- 19. 4. API FortressWalkthrough
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- 22. Key Takeaways • Choosethe Right Platform • Test Everything (headers, objects, business logic) • Use Dynamic Data • Integration Tests (reproduce user flows) • Go Beyond Just Performance, Accuracy is Key
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