API Automation with REST Assured TestNG Cucumber & CI

Name: API Automation with REST Assured TestNG Cucumber & CI
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API Automation Framework from scratch with JDK 21, TestNG, Cucumber BDD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker [2024]

Created byAkash Chaudhary

Last updated 9/2024

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What you'll learn

REST Assured essentials step by step for REST API Automation
Authentication with REST Assured: Basic, Digest and OAuth2.0
TestNG Framework from scratch with CI and Maven
Cucumber BDD Framework from scratch with CI and Maven
CI Mastery with Jenkins, GitHub Actions and Dockerization for API Tests
Serialisation and Deserialisation using built-in REST Assured features
REST Assured built-in logging filters, cURL Attachments
Around 40+ Multiple Choice Questions on RestAssured, Java and More
Additional Markdown Theory Files with Lecture Notes
Around 20 comprehensive downloadable resources
Access to Interview Questions Attached with the Course
This is fastest course to become a REST Assured expert
Regular Updates Guaranteed - New lectures regularly added
Theory and Cheat Sheets Attached and Updated
You will learn API automation testing best practices and ideal approaches
Everything on Advanced and Modern IDE IntelliJ Idea

Course content

17 sections • 73 lectures • 7h 31m total length

Introduction to The Course3:27
What you will learn - Course Highlights(Preview)1:32
Read Before You Enrol0:53

APIs in Plain English and Introduction to REST Assured9:58
Learn how APIs enable inter-app data exchange via HTTP, resources and URLs, and REST principles, then see how REST Assured simplifies functional testing with given-when-then, JSON parsing, and built-in validations.
RequestSpecification Class - How it all starts?3:07
Master the request specification class in Rest Assured, defining base URI, base path, headers, content types, and query form and path parameters for reusable, readable API requests.
Setup REST Assured and TestNG for New Project1:46
Our First API Call with Basics of Content Type & Headers11:30
Set Path and Query Params9:59
Learn to use path parameters and query parameters with Rest Assured to fetch specific bookings and filter results, using placeholders, path param and path params, and maps.
Request and Response Logging Filters and Pretty Print Option6:44
Reusing RequestSpecification and Given, When, And Syntactic Sugar8:17
Master given, when, and then to create readable, reusable request specifications, and learn to share class-level specs for similar APIs while avoiding parameter conflicts.
RequestSpec Basics

Generate Imgur API Access and Refresh tokens4:55
OAuth 2.0: Multi-part file upload + OAuth 2.0 with RestAssured10:55
Demonstrates OAuth 2.0 authentication with Rest Assured to upload and delete images via the imagery API, handling access tokens, multipart requests, and dynamic image hash management.
Create Access Token with refresh tokens5:02
Generate a new access token from a refresh token using OAuth 2.0, with client ID, client secret, and a multipart form request, plus environment variables and test logging.

Framework Best Practices: SRP, DRY Principles6:01
Design Abstract Base HTTP Client9:21
Design an abstract base http client in a Rest Assured framework, encapsulating the request specification and authentication, with logging and a send method for get, post, put, delete, patch.
Advanced Property Util with Aeonbits Owner API7:20
Design API Classes and Enums - Part I12:05
Design API Classes and Enums - Part II3:24
Design api classes and enums to pair api paths with http method types, implement path parameters, and use Rest Assured to build get, post, put, and delete requests for testing.
Design TestNG Test Classes - GET and POST Booking APIs9:22
Design TestNG Test Classes - Request Helper Util and PUT API Tests13:14
Design test classes for delete and update booking APIs with a request helper for dynamic payloads, using basic auth and environment variables to cover negative and positive scenarios.
IntelliJ Code Style Changes and DELETE API Tests3:55
JavaFaker and TestDataUtil Class7:47
Learn to generate dynamic API test data with Java Faker and a test data util class, creating names, random dishes, deposit booleans, and future dates via local date formatting.
TestNG DataProvider with Java Streams and JavaFaker I10:16
TestNG DataProvider with Java Streams and JavaFaker II3:01
Make booking data dynamic by generating random numbers with a test data helper and using them in a data provider to create dynamic dates. Learn parallel execution with TestNG xmls.
Setup Parallel Tests, Test Isolation, TestNG XML and Allure Reports9:51
CRUD Test Example with common DataProvider and BaseTest Class10:04
Retry Failed Tests with TestNG Listeners5:30
Awaitility DSL - Retry Code Blocks and Failed Assertions9:30
Learn the Awaitility DSL to retry code blocks and assertions with configurable timeouts and polling, handling exceptions, and retrying API calls until conditions are met.
Maven Surefire: TestNG Parameters and Command Line Options5:25
Framework Quiz 1
Update Booking Partially - HTTP PATCH Call.

Introduction to Cucumber - Gherkins Keywords, DataTables, Arguments10:51
HTTP GET Example with Step Definitions and Folder Structure9:35
Set up a cucumber-based api test project, integrate Rest Assured with Cucumber, add Cucumber Java and Cucumber testing dependencies, and configure feature files and step definitions for http get.
Cucumber Dependency Injection: Share Data Between Steps6:53
HTTP POST Api with DataTable and Scenario Outline(Examples)16:49
Explore how to pass data to post and other APIs using cucumber data tables, including lists of maps, single maps, and scenario outlines for multiple examples.
TestNG Cucumber Parallel Runner with Cucumber Configuration Options8:39
HTTP PUT and DELETE Call with DataTables and Step Arguments9:29
E2E CRUD Test With Validations8:26
We will learn how to share test data between Cucumber steps which may or may not be in same step definition class. This is a usage of Cucumber DI with PicoContainer.
Cucumber Pretty Plugin and Retry Failed Scenarios with TestNG9:09
Enhance cucumber test readability with the pretty plugin, logging steps and data tables. Explore retry options using a retry analyzer via annotation transformer or direct test method annotations in TestNG.
Cucumber Global Hooks and Cucumber Feature File Tags11:22
Explore cucumber hooks and tags to run before and after tests, before each step, and before all or after all, with scenario and tag filtering for API tests.
Updated POM XML and Cucumber Command Line with Maven5:03
Framework Quiz 2

Requirements

You have basic knowledge in writing test cases
Basic Knowledge of Java

Description

Welcome to the comprehensive course on API Automation with REST Assured, Java, TestNG+Cucumber & CI. If you're new to API testing and looking to dive into automation, this course is tailored just for you. We'll guide you step-by-step, starting from the basics and gradually building your skills to confidently automate API tests using RestAssured.

Note: Java is not separately taught in this course.

REST Assured with JDK 21 + Maven + TestNG + Cucumber and CI (IDE IntelliJ Idea)

Key Features:

Introduction to API testing: We'll begin by explaining the fundamentals of API testing, its importance in modern software development, and the benefits of automation.
Writing API tests: Dive into writing your first API tests using RestAssured. You'll explore various testing scenarios, such as CRUD operations, data validation, and error handling, while incorporating best practices for maintainable and scalable tests.
Cucumber and TestNG Essentials: We will take full advantage of Cucumber DataTables, TestNG DataProviders, Hooks and their inbuilt capability to generate reports.
REST Assured essentials: Discover RestAssured, a popular Java-based library for automating API tests. You'll learn how to set up a development environment and use RestAssured to send requests, validate responses, and handle authentication.
1. Automate GET Api and validate response
2. Automate POST Api and validate response
3. Automate PUT Api and validate response
4. Automate DELETE Api and validate response
Two Test Framework Projects: Learn how to set up a robust test framework using popular tools like Maven and TestNG.
1. One framework with TestNG + Allure Reports + Maven + CI
2. One framework with Cucumber BDD + Allure Reports + Maven + CI
Authentication: Learn how to handle Basic, Digest and OAuth2.0 with RestAssured. We will use Imgur API to upload images using OAuth2.0
Multi-part Form Data and File Uploads: Upload files using RestAssured. Examples with image uploads on Imgur server.
Test reporting and assertions: Discover how to generate comprehensive test reports using TestNG and other reporting libraries. You'll also learn about different types of assertions to ensure the accuracy and reliability of your test results.
CI Powerhouse: Dive into the world of Continuous Integration (CI) for REST Assured tests with brand new lectures on:
- GitHub Actions: Streamline your testing process with GitHub's powerful automation features.
- Jenkins Pipelines: Master the art of creating robust and scalable CI pipelines.
Docker Deep Dive: Demystify Docker and unleash its potential for building lightweight and portable testing environments. Dockerization for your REST Assured framework.
Docker + Jenkins Pipeline Mastery: Learn how to integrate Docker seamlessly into your Jenkins pipelines for a truly optimised workflow.
Troubleshooting and debugging: Gain practical insights into troubleshooting common issues in API automation testing. We'll explore techniques to identify and resolve problems efficiently, ensuring smooth test execution.
Real-world projects and best practices: Apply your skills to real-world projects, working on practical case studies that mimic real-life scenarios. We'll also share best practices and tips to help you create maintainable and efficient API test automation frameworks.
Interview Questions with Answers attached at the last of this course.
JSONPath, xPath, Cucumber CLI and Maven cheat sheets are attached with the course for keeping them handy all the time.

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in API test automation with RestAssured. You'll be able to confidently design and automate tests for RESTful APIs, ensuring the reliability and quality of your software applications.

Join us on this journey to become an API Test Automation expert with RestAssured! Enroll now and unlock a new world of possibilities in software testing.

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to learn Api automation and framework design from scratch
QAs who wants to scale their Api automation experience and knowledge to excel in career
Automation QAs who wants to learn enterprise level Api automation with RestAssured

API Automation with REST Assured TestNG Cucumber & CI

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Introduction3 lectures • 6min

Installation and Resources2 lectures • 6min

Introduction to RequestSpecification Class - API Request from scratch7 lectures • 51min

Assertions, Validations and Response Data Extraction3 lectures • 21min

Basic and Digest Authentication with RestAssured2 lectures • 14min

Serialisation & Deserialisation: Using Java Objects for Request and Response3 lectures • 26min

OAuth 2.0 with Imgur API Examples and File Uploads3 lectures • 21min

RestAssured Framework with TestNG and Allure Reports16 lectures • 2hr 6min

Advanced Usage of JSONPath - Filter JSONs without Java Code1 lecture • 17min

RestAssured Framework with Cucumber BDD and Allure Reports10 lectures • 1hr 36min

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