Python for API Testing: Tavern Framework Bootcamp

Name: Python for API Testing: Tavern Framework Bootcamp
Rating: 4.0 (26 reviews)

Unlock the Power of API Testing with Tavern in Python

Created byImran Ali

Last updated 6/2025

English

What you'll learn

HTTP request/response methods GET, POST, PUT, DELETE and PATCH
Tavern-CI, one of the most underrated API testing framework
Advanced Pytest, the unit and integration test framework that powers Tavern-CI
By working through an entire automation project from scratch you will learn all the skills needed to work on real projects
If you are looking for a job, with all this great knowledge you should be easily able to clear API automation interviews
For manual QA testers that are looking to transition into test automation this is a great course
How to use and write test cases for a publicly available API
Advantages over Postman, Insomnia and other API automation tools

Course content

5 sections • 46 lectures • 4h 37m total length

Introduction3:35
Why you should learn Tavern?
Course Overview2:18
Explore api testing fundamentals with the tavern framework, practice on the tvm's api backend, and master endpoints, http methods, yaml structures, and data driven testing.
Walkthrough Of TVMaze API - the API backend for our project3:02
Brief walkthrough of the TVMaze free public API that will be used in the test project
HTTP Methods4:37
basic knowledge of HTTP and the commonly used methods that will be encountered in the course project
How To Reach Me0:48
where to reach me

What is Tavern-CI1:04
Why would you choose tavern-ci over other solutions?
Why Tavern Over Postman Or Insomnia4:03
Anatomy Of A Tavern Test7:41
Structure of a test in tavern
Variable Formatting6:37
We know how variables are used in programming lets see how they are used in tavern
External Functions And Hooks8:52
One of the key concepts in tavern are the use of external functions for validating responses and injecting data into requests
UPDATE: ext block in response changed as part of Tavern 1.0 breaking changes3:40
the author of the library has decided to report $ext magic keyword in the response block as part of tavern 1.0. Use verify_response_with instead
Save Response Body Into External File3:54
Save the response body to an external JSON file using tavern, via a utilities save function that dumps response.json to a file for post-test inspection and artifact logging.
(New) Data Driven Testing With Tavern9:40
Learn data driven testing with tavern, using a YAML test suite and data source to run multiple data rows against Flask endpoints square and reverse, with input and output validation.
(New) Strict Key Checking With Tavern - Part 14:11
Explore strict key checking in Tavern with a Flask app example, showing how default true enforces full responses from the /user endpoint, while false allows focusing on id and name.
(New) Strict Key Checking With Tavern - Part 24:36
(New) Share Stages Between Tavern Tests10:50
Learn how to define and reuse shared stages in tavern tests using a shared stages yaml file, including login and logout, ref syntax, and variable sharing.
(New) Built-In Validators - Part 14:50
Explore built-in parameter validators such as any int, any float, any str, any bool, any list, and any date to validate response types in api testing.
(New) Built-In Validators - Part 28:20
(New) Built-In Validators - Part 38:33
Explore built-in validators in Tavern, using the validate_regex helper to apply regex across JSON fields with JMS path, comparing prefix validators to prefix-style tests for username and email.

Pytest Installation With First Script2:46
Install pytest and run first script
Pytest Fixtures6:06
Learn the power of pytest fixtures and how it can help in writing logic for setup and teardown for your tests
Conftest - Common Fixtures For All Modules5:31
Organize your test fixtures to a common file so it can be used by multiple modules at the same time
Use Pytest Fixture To Log How Long Each Test Took5:29
A useful pytest fixture which logs time every test takes
Different Ways To Run Pytest3:24
Explore multiple pytest run options: run all tests in a directory, a single module, or a specific test function, with verbosity and fixtures to reveal prints and metadata.
Control Run Order Of Your Tests2:11
pytest-ordering allows you to control the run order of your tests

Install Tavern And Run First Test Script3:26
installing tavern-ci and running our first script
Test Case 1 - verify show Archer is scheduled on Wednesday14:21
live coding of the first test case for the project
Test Case 2 - verify link in response for show Archer page is valid5:37
live coding of the second test case for the project
Move Common Variables To A Configuration File4:24
project refactoring
Test Case 3 - verify Benjamin is an actor in show Archer11:07
live coding of the third test case for the project
Use Pytest Marks To Group Tests By Endpoints4:44
Test Case 4 - verify pagination limit works on shows endpoint7:47
Test the shows endpoint pagination by confirming a maximum of 250 results per page and verifying the response list length.
(New) Test Case 5 - negative testing on shows endpoint12:44
Explore negative testing on the TV Maze shows endpoint by validating empty results for nonexistent shows and error details for invalid show IDs using Tavern's validate content helper.
(New) Test Case 6 - verify shows endpoint protected against SQL injections12:55
Generate Test Report Summary4:28
use pytest html plugin to generate easily distributable test reports
Add Delay Between Tests To Let API Backend Complete Request7:16
adding delays between tests allows your backend to finish processing the request completely and close processes appropriately. This is useful to not overload the backend which can lead to a crash ultimately
Logging - Basics6:29
Logging - Formatting And Handlers10:28
Add Logging To Project17:20
lets add some logging to the project for how long each test takes
Move Logging Code To Its Own Module3:31
refactor project again to keep it clean
Remove Pytest Warning Summary From Console Output3:24
the terminal output can look very busy with the warning summary. Lets remove it
Use Params Instead Of URL Strings For Query Parameters1:46
putting query parameters in URL can quickly get ugly and unmanageable so use the params key within your request body

Clean DB Resources Everytime You Run Your Test Suites - Part 110:03
cleaning DB resources is important before running your tests to make sure you dont run into DB constraints
Clean DB Resources Everytime You Run Your Test Suites - Part 24:49
cleaning DB resources is important before running your tests to make sure you dont run into DB constraints
Use Environment Variables Instead Of Putting Sensitive Information In Your Tests3:43
using environment variables can help you avoid putting sensitive information in your code
Link To Course Resources0:27
https://github.com/i4ali/tvmazeapiautomation

Requirements

Pre-requisite(s) - Basic python skills only

Description

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Welcome to the comprehensive course on Tavern, an underrated yet powerful API testing solution in Python. This course is designed to equip you with all the knowledge and skills you need to master API testing using Tavern.

What You’ll Learn:

Introduction to Tavern: Understand the fundamentals of Tavern and why it stands out as a robust API testing tool.
Setting Up Your Environment: Step-by-step guidance on setting up your development environment for efficient API testing.
Working with Public APIs: Engage in hands-on projects using real-world public APIs to solidify your understanding.
Creating and Managing Test Suites: Learn how to create, manage, and execute comprehensive test suites to ensure your APIs are functioning as expected.
Advanced Testing Techniques: Dive into advanced features and techniques to enhance your testing capabilities.
Community Support: Join a community of learners and professionals, sharing knowledge and experiences to enhance your learning journey.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of Tavern and be fully equipped to set up and manage an automation suite for your projects. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this course will provide you with the tools and confidence to excel in API testing. Enroll now and take the first step towards mastering API testing with Tavern

Who this course is for:

QA Engineers
Automation Engineers
SDET
Manual QA
Business Analysts

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 14min

Introduction to Tavern-CI14 lectures • 1hr 27min

Pytest - Test Runner6 lectures • 25min

Automation Project - Test API end points in TVMaze API17 lectures • 2hr 12min

Bonus Lectures4 lectures • 19min

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