RESTful API Testing with Postman

🌟 Course Title: RESTful API Testing with Postman

🚀 Headline: Unlock Your API Testing Potential with Postman and Newman for Software Developers, Testers, and DevOps!

🔥 Introduction to Postman: Dive into the world of API testing with Postman, a versatile tool that accelerates your API development lifecycle. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a meticulous tester, or a DevOps aficionado, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to master Postman and its powerful companion, Newman.

🔍 Course Overview:

• Section 1: Understanding Postman

  • A comprehensive introduction to the tool and its ecosystem.

• Section 2: Sending API Requests & Responses

  • Master sending HTTP requests and analyzing responses to understand API behavior.

• Section 3: Organizing with Collections

  • Learn how to create, manage, and share API collections for easy access and collaboration.

• Section 4: Working with Variables & Environments

  • Understand how to use variables and environments to parameterize your tests and handle different testing scenarios.

• Section 5: Writing Test Scripts

  • Get hands-on experience writing test scripts using Postman's scripting capabilities to automate assertions and validations.

• Section 6: Automating with Newman & Collection Runner

  • Discover how to use Newman for running tests as part of your CI/CD pipeline, and the Collection Runner for batch testing.

• Section 7: Real-world Example with Twitter API

  • Conclude with a practical example that demonstrates end-to-end API testing using the Twitter API.

🎯 Course Highlights:

• Postman Fundamentals:

  • Installation & setup, user interface walkthrough, and understanding the Postman architecture.

• API Requests & Responses:

  • Crafting requests, interpreting responses, and handling different content types (JSON, XML, etc.).

• Collections Management:

  • Best practices for organizing and versioning your API collections.

• Environment Configuration:

  • Managing global, specific, and mock environments to simulate various scenarios.

• Test Scripts & Assertions:

  • Writing and executing test scripts using Postman's Test Console and assertion functions.

• Automation & CI/CD Integration:

  • Using Newman for running tests in command line environments, integrating with Jenkins, CircleCI, or any other CI/CD tool.

• Collaboration & Sharing:

  • Tips and tricks for sharing your collections with team members or the Postman community.

• Final Workflow:

  • A step-by-step guide to testing a real API (Twitter) using the concepts learned throughout the course.

By the end of this course, you will not only be proficient in using Postman and Newman but also understand how to incorporate these tools into your development workflow for robust, scalable, and maintainable RESTful API testing practices. 🚀

📚 What You Will Learn:

• The ins and outs of Postman interface and functionalities.
• How to design, send, and analyze API requests and responses effectively.
• Methods for organizing your APIs with collections and environments.
• Writing and running test scripts for API validation.
• Integrating Postman with Newman for automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Best practices for collaborative work using Postman.

🔍 Who This Course Is For:

• Software developers looking to streamline their API development process.
• Testers aiming to validate APIs thoroughly and efficiently.
• DevOps professionals seeking to automate their testing processes.

Join us on this journey to master RESTful API Testing with Postman and Newman! 🛠️🤖💫