About the course

This course will provide comprehensive coverage of API testing using Rest Assured, a popular Java library for automating and validating RESTful web services. You will learn how to design, execute, and automate API tests, handling various HTTP methods, authentication, assertions, and reporting. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to confidently test and validate APIs in your Java projects.

**Duration:**
- Estimated Duration: 8-10 weeks
- Total Hours: Approximately 30-40 hours

**Prerequisites:**

- Basic knowledge of Java programming.
- Understanding of software testing concepts.

**Course Outline:**

 Module 1: Introduction to API Testing
- Understanding API testing.
- Importance and benefits of API testing.
- Common API testing challenges.

Module 2: Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installing Java and setting up the development environment.
- Introduction to Maven for project management.
- Adding Rest Assured as a dependency.

Module 3: RESTful API Basics
- Understanding RESTful principles.
- HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
- API endpoints and URI structure.
- Handling request headers and query parameters.

Module 4: Getting Started with Rest Assured
- Creating Rest Assured test cases.
- Making HTTP requests using Rest Assured.
- Handling HTTP response.
- Writing first test cases.

Module 5: Request and Response Validation
- Performing assertions on API responses.
- Validating status codes and response headers.
- JSON validation.
- Using Hamcrest matchers for validation.

Module 6: Authentication and Authorization
- Basic authentication.
- OAuth 1.0 and 2.0 authentication.
- Handling API tokens.
- Authorization and access control.

Module 7: Handling API Payloads
- Sending JSON payloads.
- Serialization and deserialization.
- Using POJO classes for payload.
- Dynamic payload generation.

Module 8: Handling Cookies and Sessions
- Working with cookies in Rest Assured.
- Session management in API testing.
- Stateful and stateless API testing.

Module 9: Test Data Management
- Strategies for test data management.
- Using external data sources.
- Data-driven testing with Rest Assured.

Module 10: Test Automation Framework
- Building a Rest Assured test automation framework.
- Test structure and organization.
- Reporting and logging.

Module 11: Best Practices and Coding Standards
- API testing best practices.
- Code readability and maintainability.
- Documentation and comments.

 Module 12: Real-world API Testing Scenarios
- Hands-on practice with real-world API endpoints.
- Testing CRUD operations.
- Handling edge cases and error scenarios.

 Module 13: Integration With Git and Github

 Module 14: CI CD Integration With Jenkins

 Module 15: Running Test On AWS

**Assessments and Evaluation:**
- Weekly quizzes and assignments.
- Practical projects and hands-on exercises.

**Course Materials:**
- Lecture notes and slides.
- Code samples and templates.
- Recommended books and online resources.