Course Overview: Mastering Back-End Testing and API Automation
In today’s digital landscape, web applications heavily rely on seamless communication through web services. The dominant architecture, Representational State Transfer (REST), has become a cornerstone in modern web service development. This course aims to transform you into a proficient back-end testing expert, equipping you with the skills to navigate the evolving IT industry landscape.
Module 1: Understanding API Fundamentals
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Unveiling API Basics
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Decoding Client-Server Architecture
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Types of APIs Unveiled
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API vs. Web Services: A Comparative Analysis
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Delving into REST API Methods
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Distinguishing HTTP vs. HTTPS
Module 2: Mastering Postman for API Testing
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Navigating Postman Essentials
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Seamless Postman Installation
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Crafting Workspaces for Collaboration
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Constructing Collections: Get, Post, Put & Delete Operations
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Efficiently Managing Requests: Save, Edit, and Validate
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In-Depth Exploration of Response Validation
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Harnessing Postman Scripts: Pre-request and Test Scripts
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Unleashing the Power of Variables: Global, Collection, Environment, Local, and Data Variables
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Elevating API Testing with Postman Console
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Crafting Dummy APIs with NodeJS and json-server
Module 3: Advanced Techniques in Postman
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Dynamic API Chaining Techniques
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Hands-On Project: Building a Books API
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Data-Driven Testing using JSON & CSV Files
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File Upload & Download API Strategies
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Deep Dive into Authorization Types
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Navigating Swagger Documentation
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Leveraging cURL for Enhanced Testing
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Documentation and Publishing Best Practices
Module 4: Exploring RestAssured for API Automation
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Introduction to RestAssured
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Setting Up a Maven Project for RestAssured
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Including Essential Dependencies
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Unleashing the Power of HTTP Methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
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Crafting Request Bodies: HashMap, POJO Class, Org.Json Library, External JSON File
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Parameter Handling: Path Parameters, Query Parameters, Headers, and Cookies
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Efficient Logging Strategies
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Proficient Data Parsing: JSON and XML Responses
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File Upload & Download Automation
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Implementing JSON & XML Schema Validations
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Serializing and Deserializing JSON
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Authentication Protocols and Strategies
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Mastering API Chaining in RestAssured
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Building Robust Frameworks with Request and Response Specification Builders
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Streamlining the Framework Design: Root Path and Project Structure
By the end of this comprehensive course, you will not only be well-versed in back-end testing and API automation but also equipped to seamlessly integrate these skills into your workplace or secure high-paying job opportunities in the rapidly evolving IT industry.
