June 2024
Beginner to intermediate
358 pages
9h 1m
English
Overview
This book is your comprehensive guide to mastering API testing and development using Postman. By beginning with fundamental principles and advancing to practical hands-on techniques, you'll learn how to leverage the capabilities of Postman to create, test, and document high-quality APIs. Enhance your expertise in API automation and develop reliable workflows efficiently.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand how to conduct effective API testing to improve the quality of APIs.
- Gain hands-on experience using Postman tools for data-driven and workflow testing.
- Learn to create Mock Servers in Postman to simulate API responses for testing.
- Implement contract testing to verify API consistency and reliability.
- Acquire knowledge on API security testing and performance optimization.
Author(s)
Dave Westerveld is an experienced professional in API testing and software quality assurance. He has an extensive background in utilizing Postman for optimizing API workflows. Through this book, his practical approach ensures that readers acquire skills necessary for real-world applications.
Who is it for?
This book is aimed at software testers and developers who work with APIs and seek to enhance their skills in testing automation. If you're familiar with JavaScript and API basics, this guide will provide you with the tools and techniques to implement efficient and effective API testing workflows. Beginners and intermediate learners will find it particularly valuable for growing their expertise.
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