Comprehensive API Testing for Web Services Course Curriculum
Embark on a transformative journey to master API testing for web services with our extensive and detailed course curriculum. Upon completion, participants will receive a
certificate issued by The Art of Service, validating their expertise in API testing.
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and best practices required to test APIs effectively. The curriculum is organized into 8 modules, covering a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of API testing to advanced techniques and real-world applications.
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to API Testing
- Understanding the importance of API testing
- Types of APIs: REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and more
- API testing challenges and best practices
- Tools and frameworks for API testing
Module 2: API Fundamentals
- API architecture and design principles
- HTTP methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and more
- Request and response structures
- API security: authentication, authorization, and encryption
Module 3: API Testing Methodologies
- Black box testing: functional and non-functional testing
- White box testing: unit testing and integration testing
- Gray box testing: a combination of black and white box testing
- Exploratory testing: an agile approach to API testing
Module 4: API Testing Techniques
- Positive and negative testing
- Boundary value analysis
- Error guessing and exploratory testing
- Test data management: creating and managing test data
Module 5: API Testing Tools and Frameworks
- Postman: features and best practices
- SoapUI: features and best practices
- REST Assured: a Java-based API testing framework
- Pytest: a Python-based API testing framework
Module 6: Advanced API Testing Topics
- API testing for microservices architecture
- API testing for GraphQL APIs
- API testing for gRPC APIs
- API testing for webhooks and callbacks
Module 7: API Testing in Agile and DevOps
- API testing in agile development methodologies
- API testing in DevOps: continuous testing and delivery
- API testing in CI/CD pipelines
- API testing metrics and reporting
Module 8: Real-World API Testing Scenarios
- Case studies: API testing in real-world applications
- Hands-on projects: testing APIs in a simulated environment
- Group discussions: sharing experiences and best practices
- Actionable insights: applying API testing skills in real-world scenarios
Course Features This comprehensive course is designed to be: - Interactive: engaging video lessons, hands-on projects, and group discussions
- Personalized: tailored to meet the needs of participants with varying levels of experience
- Up-to-date: covering the latest trends, tools, and best practices in API testing
- Practical: focusing on real-world applications and scenarios
- Comprehensive: covering a wide range of topics, from fundamentals to advanced techniques
- High-quality content: developed by expert instructors with extensive experience in API testing
- Flexible learning: self-paced learning with lifetime access to course materials
- User-friendly: easy-to-navigate course platform with mobile accessibility
- Community-driven: discussion forums and group discussions to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Gamification: interactive elements and rewards to enhance the learning experience
- Progress tracking: monitoring progress and achievements throughout the course
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, validating their expertise in API testing.,