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11/9/2018- Reviewing API terminology
- Mitigating risks related to testing APIs
- Mapping out the layout of an API
- API authorization and authentication
- Finding and using bearer tokens
- Testing GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE calls
- Using mocks, stubs, and fakes in API testing
- Testing microservices and the Internet of Things
Skill Level Intermediate
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- [Dave] Many software testers can sense that there is change afoot in the software testing world. Testers are finding that more testing jobs want you to have coding skills. The world of software itself is changing. No longer is it about a package that you install on your PC. The ability to quickly understand and analyze an API, will be a key skill for testers to have. You don't need to learn how to code to be an effective tester in this realm, but you do need to learn about APIs and how they work. In this course, I show you the basic foundations that underlie effective API testing.
I will also demonstrate how to leverage APIs in various ways to help improve efficiencies of testing, and I do all this with examples and exercises. The best way to learn is by doing, and so in this course I provide you with hands-on challenges that help you put into practice the ideas and concepts you're learning. Hi, I'm Dave Westerveld. I've been testing for many years, and I'm excited to share with you some of what I've learned about API testing in this course, API Testing Foundations. So join me, and let's start testing.
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Introduction
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1. Understanding Web Services and APIs
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Introduction to web services2m 37s
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Types of APIs3m 38s
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Exercise: Map your app3m 15s
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2. Getting Started with API Testing
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Your first tool: Postman3m 35s
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Exploring an API5m 18s
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Challenge: Map the API1m 18s
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Solution: Map the API4m 58s
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3. API Authorization
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Using OAuth tokens3m 28s
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4. Hands-on API Testing
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Testing GET calls4m 31s
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Challenge: Find the secret2m 47s
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Testing POST calls5m 34s
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Testing PUT calls5m 20s
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Testing DELETE calls3m 12s
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Challenge: Find the 5003m 54s
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Solution: Find the 5004m 22s
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5. Additional API Testing Considerations
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API automation4m 50s
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Performance testing4m 18s
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Security testing3m 16s
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Conclusion
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Next steps3m 1s
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