WebServices testing (RestAssured + Postman) Complete Guide

Name: WebServices testing (RestAssured + Postman) Complete Guide
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2 in 1! Learn API testing from zero and build Test Automation with minimum toolset: Java, Gradle, JUnit, RestAssured

Created byTigran Ter-Karapetyants, Andrii Piatakha, Learn IT University

Last updated 8/2024

English

What you'll learn

Postman basics
API baiscs
REST API
RESTful Web Services
HTTP methods
HTTP status codes
JSON schemas
API testing
Gradle basics
JUnit 5 basics
RestAssured basics

Course content

19 sections • 81 lectures • 9h 58m total length

Introduction4:30
Here is our agenda for today:
Learn what are the main benefits of this course.
See what are the future opportunities after the course's completion.
Communication plan5:15
Today we will learn:
How we are going to communicate to make sure that the learning process is efficient
Where to ask questions
How to ask questions
Communication channels, where you can reach out to me.
How to Use Resources2:46
In this video lesson you will learn how to use resources for the lectures.
Tips to Improve Your Course Taking Experience0:45

API and Web Service9:21
Today we will learn:
What is API?
What is a web service?
Why are web services needed?
Where web services are used?
What are pros and cons of API?
API Types Overview8:50
Today we will learn:
What are the main existing API types?
What is REST API?
What is SOAP API?
What are the differences between REST and SOAP?
REST API Overview7:58
Today we will learn:
What is REST API?
What are its architectural properties?
Why is it needed in Web Applications?
Advantages of REST API
HTTP methods7:00
Today we will learn:
What is an HTTP method?
What are several main features of an HTTP method?
What are the main methods of REST API?
Why is each of them needed?
HTTP Status Codes11:06
Today we will learn:
What is an HTTP status code?
What are the main types of API status codes?
Why each of them is needed?
What is the connection between HTTP methods and status codes?

Postman Introduction7:20
Here is our agenda for today:
We will talk with you a bit about Postman history.
Consider main components of Postman.
Understand why we should learn Postman.
Afterwards we will discuss the role of the Postman in software testing process.
Postman Installation12:52
Today we will learn:
What is API testing tool?
What are the most popular API testing tools?
Why Postman?
How to install Postam to your machine?
How to perform basic configuration of Postman?
Trello Account Creation8:02
Today we will learn:
What is Trello?
Why is it selected for API testing?
How to create a test account in Trello?
How to set up Trello board for the course?
Authorization Token Creation in Trello10:36
Today we will learn:
What is authorization in API?
Why is authorization needed?
Why will we need auth token in Trello?
How to generate auth token?
Where to store the generated token value?

GET Method Overview7:58
Today we will learn:
What is GET method?
When is GET method needed?
Why is GET method needed?
What are the main features of GET method?
GET Method in Postman12:44
Today we will learn:
How can we create a GET method in Postman?
How can we execute a GET method in Postman?
How does the GET method response look like?
How do different GET methods look like?
GET Method in Postman - Hometask6:34
The home task for today's lesson is the following:
Sign in to Trello
Open Trello API docs page.
Find Get Lists on a board request.
Execute this request for your Test board.
Find Get Cards in a List, Get a Card.
Execute these requests for any of the lists on your Test board.
JSON Schema Validation14:53
Today we will learn:
What is JSON schema?
Why is JSON schema needed?
How can we validate a GET response schema?
Which tool can be used to generate a JSON schema?
Which tool can be used to validate a JSON schema?
JSON Schema Validation - Hometask6:29
The home task for today's lesson is the following:
Open https://jsonschema.net/ and https://jsonschemalint.com/ sites.
Execute Get Cards request from our previous home task.
Generate and validate JSON Schema for response array.
Execute Get Specific Card request from our previous home task.
Generate and validate JSON Schema for response object.
GET Method Validation in Postman9:06
Today we will learn:
What is validation test?
How can we validate a GET endpoint?
What are common status codes for GET methods validation?
How to validate a GET endpoint in Postman?
GET Metod Validation in Postman - Hometask5:30
The home task for today's lesson is the following:
Execute Get Specific Card request with valid data.
See that response status code and body are valid.
Validate card id path parameter with invalid format and value.
Validate unauthorized permission attempt.
Validate key, token, and fields query parameters.

POST Method Overview8:23
Today we will learn:
What is POST method?
When is POST method needed?
Why is POST method needed?
What are the main features of POST method?
POST Method in Postman7:45
Today we will learn:
How can we create a POST request in Postman?
How can we execute a POST request in Postman?
How does the POST request’s response look like?
How to check POST request results?
POST Method in Postman - Hometask5:24
The home task for today's lesson is the following:
Sign in to Trello and open Trello API docs page.
Find Create a new Card request.
Execute this request for your list.
Pass card name and idList fields in two different ways.
Check that card is added to list via API and UI.
POST Method Validation in Postman6:59
Today we will learn:
How can we validate a POST endpoint?
What are status codes in POST methods validation?
How to validate a POST endpoint in Postman?
How to check that new resource is not created via API?
POST Method Validation in Postman - Hometask5:44
The home task for today's lesson is the following:
Execute Create a New Card request with valid data.
See that response status code and body are valid.
Validate idList query parameter with invalid format and value.
Do not provide idList query parameter at all.
Validate unauthorized permission attempt.
Validate key, and token query parameters.

PUT Method Overview7:40
Today we will learn:
What is PUT method?
When is PUT method needed?
Why is PUT method needed?
What are the main features of PUT method?
PUT Method in Postman7:53
Today we will learn:
How can we create a PUT method in Postman?
How can we execute a PUT method in Postman?
How does the PUT method response look like?
How should we check PUT method work?
PUT Method in Postman - Hometask5:11
The home task for today's lesson is the following:
Sign in to Trello and open Trello API docs page.
Find Update a Card request.
Execute this request for your test card.
Pass card updated name field in two different ways.
Check that card is updated via API and UI.
PUT Method Validation in Postman6:48
Today we will learn:
How can we validate a PUT endpoint?
What are common status codes for PUT methods validation?
How to validate a PUT endpoint in Postman?
How to check resource not updated via API?
PUT Method Validation in Postman - Hometask5:50
The home task for today's lesson is the following:
Execute Update a Card request with valid data.
See that response status code and body are valid.
Validate ID path parameter with invalid format and value.
Do not provide ID path parameter at all.
Validate unauthorized permission attempt.
Validate key, and token query parameters.

DELETE method overview7:14
Today we will learn:
What is DELETE method?
When is DELETE method needed?
Why is DELETE method needed?
What are the main features of DELETE method?
DELETE Method in Postman6:44
Today we will learn:
How can we create a DELETE method in Postman?
How can we execute a DELETE method in Postman?
How does the DELETE method response look like?
How should we check DELETE method?
DELETE Method in Postman - Hometask4:03
The home task for today's lesson is the following:
Sign in to Trello.
Open Trello API docs page.
Find Delete a Card request.
Execute this request for your Test board.
Verify that the card was deleted via API and UI.
DELETE Method Validation in Postman7:04
Today we will learn:
How can we validate a DELETE endpoint?
What are common status codes for DELETE methods validation?
How to validate a DELETE endpoint in Postman?
How to check resource not deleted via Postman?
DELETE Method Validation in Postman - Hometask5:07
The home task for today's lesson is the following:
Execute DELETE Specific Card request with valid data.
See that response status code and body are valid.
Validate card id path parameter with invalid format and value.
Validate unauthorized permission attempt.
Validate key, and token query parameters.

JDK Installation12:30
Today we will learn:
JDK Versions – which one to use?
Oracle JDK VS Open JDK
How to check the current Java version.
How to download JDK binary
Configuring Java environment variables
Gradle Installation13:28
Today we will learn:
Gradle main features
Gradle Versions – Which one to use?
Prerequisite for Gradle installation
How to check the current Gradle version
How to download Gradle binary
Configuring Gradle environment variable
IntelliJ IDEA Installation13:00
Today we will learn:
What is IDE?
What are the most popular IDEs for Java development?
Why IntelliJ IDEA?
How to install IntelliJ IDEA to your machine?
How to perform the basic configuration of IntelliJ IDEA?

Requirements

A computer with access to the internet
Some basic knowledge in software testing
Some basic knowledge of Java

Description

Are you eager to become a master of Webservices Testing, using both RestAssured and Postman? Look no further! This comprehensive course is designed to transform you into a proficient WebServices Testing expert.

In today's interconnected world, reliable WebServices are the backbone of modern applications. This course is your gateway to mastering API and Webservices testing, leveraging the power of both RestAssured and Postman.

What You Will Learn:

Postman Basics: Begin your journey with a solid understanding of Postman, whether you're a beginner or experienced user.
API Basics: Grasp the foundational concepts of APIs, understanding their importance in modern software development.
REST API: Dive deep into Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs, and learn how to interact with them efficiently.
RESTful Web Services: Explore RESTful Web Services, and discover how to validate their functionality effectively.
HTTP Methods: Master various HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.) for diverse API operations.
HTTP Status Codes: Learn how to interpret HTTP status codes accurately, identifying success and potential issues.
JSON Schemas: Work with JSON schemas to validate and structure API responses with precision.
API Testing: Tackle practical API testing scenarios, from simple requests to complex workflows, ensuring the reliability of WebServices.
Gradle Basics: Discover Gradle, a powerful build automation tool, to manage project dependencies efficiently.
JUnit 5 Basics: Gain proficiency in JUnit 5, a robust testing framework, to structure and execute your tests seamlessly.
RestAssured Basics: Explore the fundamentals of RestAssured, a popular Java library for API testing, to build powerful test scripts.

Why Enroll in This Course?

Hands-On Experience: Develop practical skills through hands-on exercises, quizzes, and real-world API testing projects.
Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced instructors with a deep understanding of WebServices testing and RestAssured.
Career Advancement: Enhance your career prospects by becoming a proficient WebServices Tester, a skill in high demand in the tech industry.
Lifetime Access: Enjoy lifetime access to course materials, updates, and join a supportive online community of learners.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a WebServices Testing expert with both RestAssured and Postman. Enroll today, and take the first step toward a rewarding career in API and Webservices testing!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn how to test API using Postman
Students who are seeking to work as Test Automation Engineer
Anyone who wants to learn how to build test applications using RestAssured

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Introduction4 lectures • 13min

API Basics5 lectures • 44min

Test Environment Setup4 lectures • 39min

HTTP Method GET - Postman7 lectures • 1hr 3min

HTTP Method POST - Postman5 lectures • 34min

HTTP Method PUT - Postman5 lectures • 33min

HTTP Method DELETE - Postman5 lectures • 30min

Postman Tips1 lecture • 8min

API and Postman Knowledge Test0

Development Environment Setup3 lectures • 39min

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