API Testing and Development with Postman (Paperback)

Dave Westerveld

ISBN 10: 1804617903 / ISBN 13: 9781804617908

Published by Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham, 2024

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Paperback. Avoid common API coding pitfalls and make test automation effortless with Postman and the Newman CLIKey FeaturesLearn the tenets of effective API testing and design with workflow testing and moreGain an in-depth understanding of Postmans new and existing features, including Mock ServersKnow when and how to use Postman to create high-quality APIs for software and web appsBook DescriptionPostman is an invaluable tool for exploration and testing of web APIs and helping testers and developers figure out how an API works. With Postman, you can create effective test automation for any APIs, and this guide will help you unleash its full potential.API Testing and Development with Postman is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to create a good quality API, but isn't sure how to go about it. This guide will help you unleash the full potential of Postmans test automation capabilities.A combination of theory coupled with real-world examples will help you learn how to use Postman to create well-designed, documented, and tested APIs. After youve familiarized yourself with the theory, youll move on to hands-on projects that will teach you how to add test automation to an existing API. Youll also learn some of the new and powerful features that Postman has that can help you avoid introducing bugs.This second, fully updated edition features new chapters on workflow testing, creating and using mock servers, API security testing, and performance testing. The new and expanded information in this edition will help you future-proof your APIs.By the end of this book, you'll be able to use Postman to set up and run API tests for any API that you are working with.What you will learnFind out what is involved in effective API testingLeverage Postman to improve the quality of you APIUse data-driven testing in Postman to create scalable API testsHow to create and use a Mock Server in PostmanVerify and improve the quality of an API using contract testingUnderstand the basic principles of security testingGet to grips with functional and non-functional testing of an APIDiscover how to use industry standards such as OpenAPI and mockingWho this book is forThe book is for software testing professionals and software developers looking to improve product and API quality through API test automation. Youll also find this book useful if you have a basic understanding of APIs and want to build your skills for creating, testing, and documenting them. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of JavaScript and API development. The book provides a hands-on approach to implementing and learning the associated methodologies that will have you up-and-running and productive in no time. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781804617908

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Title: API Testing and Development with Postman (...

Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham

Publication Date: 2024

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

Avoid common API coding pitfalls and make test automation effortless with Postman and the Newman CLI

Key Features

• Learn the tenets of effective API testing and design with workflow testing and more
• Gain an in-depth understanding of Postman’s new and existing features, including Mock Servers
• Know when and how to use Postman to create high-quality APIs for software and web apps

Book Description

Postman is an invaluable tool for exploration and testing of web APIs and...

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