Master API test automation using Karate framework

Name: Master API test automation using Karate framework
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Build In-Demand Skills to Automate REST API Testing with Karate – The Swiss Army Knife of Test Automation!

Created byMilind Adpaiker

Last updated 1/2023

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What you'll learn

How to automate API testing
How to control test execution using tags
How to perform complex test assertion
How to perform Data-driven testing
How to write custom tests using Java/Javascript

Course content

4 sections • 17 lectures • 4h 11m total length

Introduction4:22
Welcome to this course on API test automation using the Karate framework. A brief introduction of the instructor and what you should expect in this course.
Why learn Karate test framework?11:01
Find out why Karate is one of the most loved and popular API test automation frameworks in the world even though it had a late start.

Test GET API21:38
Write your first test automation in Karate. You will learn about the structure of a typical feature file including the background section, and given-when-then syntax. Learn how to validate HTTP response code, response header, and cookies.
Fuzzy matching16:38
Continue with the GET API test automation. Learn how to set query parameters and headers in the HTTP request. Validate response body using fuzzy matching. Fuzzy matching helps you validate complex responses like arrays and nested JSON.
Test POST, PUT, DELETE12:14
Learn how to automate tests for POST, PUT and DELETE APIs.
Data driven testing14:44
Learn about the concept of data-driven testing and how to externalize test data from test code for efficient testing.
Request modification24:03
Learn about the payload templating approach in Karate using embedded expression. Use set and delete to modify requests on the fly.
Re-use feature file26:20
Learn how Karate enables re-use by allowing one feature file to be called from another. A typical use case is feature files that test the protected APIs will call/re-use the "authentication" feature file to get the access token. You will also be introduced to tags.
Working with karate-config21:22
Learn how karate-config helps with environment switching and setting up variables to be used across projects. You will also learn how to run only the smoke tests (or any subset of tests) from the test suite using tags and command line options.

Karate interop with Java and JavaScript code28:17
Learn how to interop Karate with Java and Javascript code. This is typically used to write helper functions or test custom validations that fall outside the purview of API automation.
Retry-until11:11
Learn to use the retry-until feature. It can be used when API response or validation conditions may not be realized immediately.
Before and after hooks5:36
Learn how to make the Karate framework call your custom code through before and after hooks. Hooks are typically used to write custom code (like initializer, and tear-down code blocks) before or after each test or a group of tests.
How to parallelize Karate test execution11:04
Learn how to speed up test execution by enabling parallel execution. Optionally, you can skip parallel test execution (and enforce sequential execution on select test cases) by using tags.
Working with Cucumber test reports8:29
Learn how to integrate Karate test results with Cucumber reports.
Conclusion3:21
A wrap-up. Find out where to look for further help.

Requirements

Basic understanding of APIs.
Background in Java is helpful but not mandatory.

Description

APIs are everywhere. They’re like the secret handshakes of the internet, letting apps and services talk to each other. But what happens when those handshakes turn into awkward fist bumps? That’s where API test automation comes in – and this course will teach you how to master it using the Karate Framework, the Swiss Army knife of testing tools.Let’s face it: testing APIs manually is about as fun as watching paint dry. Why click buttons endlessly when you can automate everything and sip coffee while your tests do the work for you? With Karate, you’ll not only automate API testing but also feel like a coding ninja (black belt not included).

Why Karate?

Karate isn’t just a framework; it’s your new best friend in testing. It’s simple enough for beginners but powerful enough to handle even the trickiest APIs.
It speaks Gherkin, an English-like syntax that’s so easy to read, even your cat could understand it (okay, maybe not your cat).
It’s an all-in-one tool: API testing, mocks, performance testing, and even UI automation – Karate does it all. It’s like having a Swiss Army knife in your testing toolbox.

What You’ll Learn (Spoiler Alert: A Lot)

This course will take you from “What’s an API?” to “I’m automating APIs like a pro.” Here’s what we’ll cover:

How to set up Karate faster than you can say “automation.”
Validating REST APIs (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) without breaking a sweat.
Handling headers, query parameters, cookies – basically all the stuff APIs throw at you.
Tackling complex responses with fuzzy matching (because life isn’t always perfect).
Testing authenticated APIs without pulling your hair out.
Writing modular tests so you don’t repeat yourself (we love lazy efficiency).
Running tests in parallel because waiting is overrated.
Integrating Karate with CI/CD pipelines so your boss thinks you’re a genius.

And yes, there will be data-driven testing. Because who doesn’t love making their tests smarter?

Who Is This Course For?

Are you a beginner with no programming experience? No problem – this course has got your back.
Are you a tester tired of clicking buttons manually? Let’s automate that!
Are you a developer who wants to make sure their APIs don’t crash and burn? You’re in the right place.

Basically, if you’ve ever looked at an API and thought, “How do I test this thing?” – this course is for you.

Who this course is for:

QA Automation Engineers
Software Developers

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Introduction2 lectures • 15min

Installation and setup2 lectures • 31min

API test automation7 lectures • 2hr 17min

Advanced Karate features6 lectures • 1hr 8min

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