API Testing and Automation

 
 

API Testing and Automation

Software increasingly relies on APIs to communicate, integrate, retrieve and transmit data. Knowing what to test for and how to do so when working with APIs is an indispensable skill for any modern software tester looking to stay relevant in today’s fast-paced software world.


What will you learn?

  • APIs, how they work and where they are used
  • Performing exploratory testing on APIs
  • API automation using low-code tools
  • API automation using code libraries
  • API mocking for more efficient testing and automation
  • Consumer-driven contract testing
  • How to create and implement a solid API testing and automation strategy

 

Who should attend?

Our courses are customised to your training needs and are ideal for groups or teams wanting to upskill. Reach out to Louise Gilbert, Training Manager at the Inspired Academy, to discuss your training requirements.


  • Testers, test automation engineers and software developers looking to add API testing and automation to their skill set.
  • Software development teams looking to create and implement solid API testing and automation strategies
  • Stay ahead of the technology curve
  • Remain relevant with the latest technology training and experience
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This course includes:
3 days of interactive training 3 days of interactive training
Learn from technical experts Learn from technical experts
A course full of hands-on exercises A course full of hands-on exercises
Supporting documentation, slides, videos and other reference materials Supporting documentation, slides, videos and other reference materials
Course certificate upon successful completion of the course Course certificate upon successful completion of the course

What will you learn?

  • APIs, how they work and where they are used
  • Performing exploratory testing on APIs
  • API automation using low-code tools
  • API automation using code libraries
  • API mocking for more efficient testing and automation
  • Consumer-driven contract testing
  • How to create and implement a solid API testing and automation strategy

 

Who should attend?

  • Testers, test automation engineers and software developers looking to add API testing and automation to their skill set.
  • Software development teams looking to create and implement solid API testing and automation strategies
  • Do you want to stay ahead of the technology curve?
  • Do you want to work with teams that have relevant technology experience?
Frequently asked questions
  • Can I pay for the course in instalments?

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    Yes. An invoice detailing the instalment terms will be sent to you after you register for this course.


  • On which days and at what time does the course run?

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    We try to accommodate everyone’s schedule, however, the course generally runs from 3pm to 6:30pm on weekdays.


    Ad hoc sessions with the instructor can also be booked by arrangement.


  • Do I need any programming experience?

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    Some prior exposure to an object-oriented programming language is required. Inspired Testing offers an Introduction to Programming course (LINK) that is an excellent preparation to this course.


  • Do I need any special equipment or software?

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    You do not need any special equipment, however, an external mouse and a second screen will be helpful.


    This course only uses freely available and open source software, so no additional investment is required. Detailed instructions for installing this software and preparing your system for the course will be sent to you well in advance.


  • Will the training sessions be recorded?

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    Yes, each session is recorded and made available to you afterwards. If you have a problem with you being recorded, we can make arrangements so that everybody is comfortable to attend and participate in the course.


  • Will I need to write an exam?

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    Practical exercises are a big part of this course, both during the sessions as well as take-home exercises in between sessions. At the end of the course, you will be required to complete a capstone assignment which assesses your grasp of everything that has been covered in the sessions. No theory questions will be asked.


  • Will we have FUN in this course?

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    Yes, indeed this is the intention. Our trainers are not only excellent practitioners in their field, they also have extensive experience in transferring their experience and knowledge to others in a pleasant and comfortable manner. They also enjoy sharing many amusing and illuminating anecdotes from their careers to-date.


  • What tools and languages will we use in the course?

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    The course covers both low-code API testing tools (Postman) as well as API testing libraries in code. Depending on the language used in the course, this can be REST Assured (Java), RestSharp (C#), requests (Python), or another library if that better fits the learning requirements. You will also be using API mocking libraries such as WireMock (for Java) or responses (for Python) and consumer-driven contract testing tools (Pact) extensively in this course.


  • What other courses do you offer?

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    The Inspired Testing Academy offers a range of courses that cover everything a modern tester, test automation engineer or software developer needs to know about testing and test automation. Feel free to have a look here to browse our course catalogue.