Web Service Testing using RestAssured & Apache HttpClient

🌟 Web Service Testing using RestAssured & Apache HttpClient: A Comprehensive Guide 🌟

Course Headline:

Master the Art of Testing RESTful Web Services from Scratch with Rest Assured Framework and Apache HttpClient Library!

What You'll Learn:

Understanding RESTful Web Services:

Dive into the fundamentals of RESTful web services, a cornerstone of web API design. Learn how this lightweight, scalable, and maintainable architecture forms the backbone of today's web applications. 🏗️🔄

Manual Testing with Postman:

Before we jump into automation, we'll start with the basics of manual testing. You'll learn how to:

• Understand HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) 🚀
• Use Postman to create and send requests 📫
• Validate response bodies and status codes 🔍
• Work with custom headers in your requests ⚙️
• Test and validate responses in both Json and XML formats 📝

Introduction to Apache HttpClient:

Transitioning from manual to automated testing, we'll explore the Apache HttpClient library. You'll get hands-on experience with:

• Setting up a Maven project for automation 🛠️
• Crafting and executing HTTP requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) in code 🖥️
• Attaching custom headers to your requests programmatically 🔑
• Validating response bodies and status codes within your code 📌
• Deserializing JSON and XML responses efficiently 🔁
• Ensuring secure communication with endpoints over SSL 🔒
• Developing a framework for your tests 🏗️

Real-World Application with Rest Assured:

By the course's conclusion, you'll have a robust understanding of RESTful services and how to automate them using Apache HttpClient. Plus, you'll gain practical experience with the powerful Rest Assured framework! 🌈🔬

Course Content:

1. Introduction to RESTful Web Services:

   • Concepts and importance in web development.
   • Key features that make RESTful services unique.

2. Manual Testing with Postman:

   • A step-by-step guide on how to manually test your RESTful services.
   • Understanding the flow and structure of a typical API request.

3. Automation with Apache HttpClient:

   • Setting up your development environment with Maven.
   • Writing code to handle HTTP requests and responses.
   • Handling authentication, headers, and SSL.

4. Advanced Automation & Test Frameworks:

   • Building a framework for efficient test cases.
   • Mastering the Rest Assured library for streamlined testing.

5. Bonus Content & Source Code:

   • Additional topics to be added in the future.
   • Access to downloadable source code from lecture examples.

Why Take This Course?

• Real-World Skills: Learn through practical examples and real-world applications.
• Versatile Learning: Understand both manual and automated testing methods.
• Community Support: Join a community of learners and professionals.
• Career Advancement: Elevate your career by mastering essential web service testing skills.
• Ongoing Updates: Stay current with new content and best practices in the field.

Enroll now to embark on your journey to becoming a proficient RESTful Web Service tester using Apache HttpClient and Rest Assured! 🚀🎉