API and Database Testing with Specflow and C#

🎓 Mastering API & Database Testing with Specflow & C# 🚀 practically & effectively! 🔍

Course Headline:

Understanding and Building API & Database Testing from Ground Up

Course Description:

Are you ready to dive into the world of robust and efficient API and database testing? Our comprehensive online course, API and Database Testing with Specflow and C#, is meticulously crafted to guide you through every intricate detail, from the basics to advanced techniques. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with a deep understanding of how to effectively test APIs and databases using Specflow and C# in Visual Studio.

What You'll Learn:

• Fundamentals of API Testing:

  • What are APIs?
  • Testing strategies for APIs.

• Database Testing Essentials:

  • How to test databases effectively.

• Exploring Tools:

  • A look at various tools suitable for API testing.
  • Why Visual Studio stands out for API and database testing.
  • Exploiting the capabilities of Visual Studio to enhance code quality.

• Hands-On Practice:

  • Consuming a WCF API Web service through a Windows Console application in Visual Studio 2015.
  • Writing simple code to interact with and test the Web service, both with and without Specflow C#.

• Database Integration:

  • Connecting with a Microsoft SQL Server database to manipulate and test data using SQL queries.
  • Utilizing stored procedures for efficient database testing.
  • Emulating stored procedures for database testing without user-defined data.

Why This Course?

This course is designed to be simple yet comprehensive, ensuring that you can complete the entire course in just a couple of hours while gaining practical knowledge and experience. Whether you're an aspiring tester or a seasoned developer looking to expand your skill set, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques necessary to excel in API and database testing using Specflow and C# within Visual Studio.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding of APIs and their testing methods.
• Familiarity with different tools for API testing.
• Practical experience consuming and testing a WCF API Web service.
• Expertise in using Visual Studio for API and database testing.
• Skills to write testable code with Specflow C#.
• Techniques for database testing, including the use of stored procedures and mocking them.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to APIs & Database Testing

   • What is an API?
   • Importance of API and database testing.

2. Available Tools for Testing

   • Overview of popular tools for API testing.
   • Selection rationale for Visual Studio.

3. Visual Studio for API Testing

   • Setting up the environment in Visual Studio 2015.
   • Writing and executing test cases using Visual Studio.

4. Code Development with Specflow C#

   • The role of Visual Studio in code development.
   • Benefits of using Specflow for automated testing.

5. Testing a WCF API Web service

   • Consuming a Web service using a Console application.
   • Testing the Web service with and without Specflow C#.

6. Database Integration

   • Connecting to a Microsoft SQL Server database.
   • Writing queries to manipulate data.

7. Advanced Database Testing Techniques

   • Utilizing stored procedures for testing.
   • Mocking stored procedures for simulation.

Embark on a journey to master API and database testing with our expert-led course, designed to empower you with practical skills and real-world experience. Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming an API & database testing guru with Specflow and C#! 🌟