API Testing Course: Master Postman & REST Assured
Become a skilled API Tester with BinnBash Academy's comprehensive course. Learn to test RESTful and SOAP APIs using Postman, automate with REST Assured (Java) or Requests (Python), and integrate into CI/CD pipelines. Elevate your software quality assurance career!
Master API Testing!Who Should Enroll in this API Testing Course?
This course is ideal for individuals looking to specialize in API testing or enhance their existing QA skills:
- Manual testers looking to transition into API automation.
- QA Engineers who want to add API testing to their skillset.
- Developers who want to ensure the quality and reliability of their APIs.
- Freshers with basic programming aptitude aspiring to become API Automation Engineers.
- Anyone interested in understanding and validating the backbone of modern applications (APIs).
API Testing Course Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of software testing concepts.
- Familiarity with web services concepts (e.g., JSON, XML).
- Basic understanding of any programming language (Java or Python preferred for automation).
- Basic computer literacy and internet navigation skills.
- A strong desire to learn about API architecture and testing.
Key API Testing Tools & Concepts Covered
Hands-on practice validating and automating APIs for robust application backends.
API Testing: Comprehensive Syllabus & Practical Contents
Module 1: Introduction to APIs & Postman Basics
- What are APIs? Types (REST, SOAP, GraphQL).
- HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH).
- HTTP Status Codes.
- Introduction to Postman: Interface, Requests, Responses.
- Sending various types of requests (GET, POST, etc.).
- Understanding JSON and XML data formats.
- Lab: Send basic API requests in Postman and interpret responses.
Tools & Concepts:
- APIs, HTTP, Postman Basics, JSON/XML.
Expected Outcomes:
- Understand API fundamentals.
- Navigate Postman interface.
- Perform basic API calls.
Module 2: Advanced Postman & Collections
- Variables in Postman (Environment, Collection, Global).
- Pre-request Scripts and Test Scripts in Postman.
- Assertions in Postman (Status code, JSON body, Headers).
- Working with Postman Collections and Folders.
- Data-Driven Testing in Postman (CSV, JSON files).
- Postman Newman for CLI execution.
- Lab: Create complex Postman collections with tests and data.
Tools & Concepts:
- Postman Advanced, Newman.
Expected Outcomes:
- Build robust Postman collections.
- Automate tests within Postman.
- Execute collections via CLI.
Module 3: Introduction to REST Assured (Java) / Requests (Python)
- Setting up Project (Maven/Gradle for Java, Pip for Python).
- Introduction to REST Assured (Java) / Requests (Python) library.
- Sending GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests programmatically.
- Handling Request Headers, Query Parameters, Path Parameters.
- Parsing JSON and XML responses.
- Basic Assertions using TestNG/JUnit (Java) or Pytest (Python).
- Lab: Write code to send API requests and validate responses.
Tools & Concepts:
- REST Assured / Requests, TestNG/JUnit/Pytest.
Expected Outcomes:
- Programmatically interact with APIs.
- Validate API responses effectively.
- Set up API automation project.
Module 4: Advanced REST Assured / Requests & Frameworks
- Complex JSON/XML Payload Creation.
- Serialization and Deserialization (POJO classes for Java).
- Handling Authentication (Basic, OAuth 2.0, API Key).
- Schema Validation (JSON Schema).
- Logging and Reporting for API tests.
- Error Handling and Exception Management.
- Lab: Implement advanced API testing scenarios and validations.
Tools & Concepts:
- Advanced REST Assured / Requests.
- Authentication, Schema Validation.
Expected Outcomes:
- Test secured APIs.
- Perform schema validations.
- Generate detailed API test reports.
Module 5: API Automation Framework Design & Best Practices
- Designing a scalable API automation framework.
- Modularizing API tests.
- Data-Driven API Testing Framework.
- Integrating with TestNG/JUnit (Java) or Pytest (Python) for test execution.
- Version Control System: Git & GitHub for API test code.
- Best practices for writing maintainable and efficient API tests.
- Lab: Build a complete API automation framework from scratch.
Tools & Concepts:
- API Frameworks, Git/GitHub.
Expected Outcomes:
- Design robust API automation frameworks.
- Manage API test code with Git.
- Apply best practices for API testing.
Module 6: CI/CD Integration, Performance & Security Basics
- Integrating API tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab CI).
- Scheduling API tests for continuous validation.
- Introduction to API Performance Testing (e.g., using JMeter basics).
- Basic API Security Testing concepts.
- Mocking APIs for independent testing.
- Real-time API Automation Project: End-to-end testing of a live API.
- Career Guidance: Resume Building, LinkedIn Optimization, Mock Interviews for API roles.
Tools & Concepts:
- Jenkins/GitLab CI, JMeter (basics).
- API Mocking, Performance/Security Basics.
Expected Outcomes:
- Integrate API tests into CI/CD.
- Understand API performance/security.
- Become job-ready API Automation Engineer.
This course provides hands-on expertise to make you a proficient and job-ready API Software Tester!
API Tester Roles and Responsibilities in Real-Time Scenarios & Live Projects
Gain hands-on experience by working on live projects, understanding the real-time responsibilities of an API Tester in leading global companies. Our curriculum is designed to align with industry best practices and Agile DevOps methodologies.
API Test Case Design
Design comprehensive test cases for RESTful and SOAP APIs, covering functional, performance, and security aspects based on API documentation.
Manual API Testing
Execute manual API tests using tools like Postman, Insomnia, or Swagger UI, validating request/response structures and data integrity.
API Automation Scripting
Develop and maintain automated API test scripts using libraries like REST Assured (Java) or Requests (Python), ensuring efficient and repeatable testing.
Framework Development
Contribute to the design and enhancement of robust API automation frameworks, incorporating best practices for modularity, reusability, and maintainability.
CI/CD Integration
Integrate automated API tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Defect Reporting & Tracking
Identify, document, and track defects found during API testing using bug tracking systems like Jira, providing clear steps and relevant API logs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other QA team members in an Agile environment to ensure API quality and timely delivery.
Performance & Security Testing
Conduct basic API performance testing (e.g., load, stress) and security vulnerability checks (e.g., authentication, authorization) using appropriate tools.
Our Alumni Works Here!
Arjun Reddy
API Test Engineer
Neha Singh
API Automation QA
Rahul Verma
Backend QA Engineer
Sneha Gupta
API Test Analyst
Vikram Rao
Automation Engineer
Pooja Sharma
API Quality Analyst
Siddharth Kumar
API Automation Dev
Kavya Desai
QA Engineer (API)
Rajat Sharma
API Test Specialist
Anjali Singh
API Automation Lead
Arjun Reddy
API Test Engineer
Neha Singh
API Automation QA
Rahul Verma
Backend QA Engineer
Sneha Gupta
API Test Analyst
Vikram Rao
Automation Engineer
Pooja Sharma
API Quality Analyst
Siddharth Kumar
API Automation Dev
Kavya Desai
QA Engineer (API)
Rajat Sharma
API Test Specialist
Anjali Singh
API Automation Lead
What Our API Testing Students Say
"This course made API testing so clear! Postman and REST Assured sections were incredibly practical and well-explained."
"I learned to build a robust API automation framework from scratch. The CI/CD integration part was especially useful for my current role."
"Understanding JSON schema validation and different authentication methods was crucial. This course covered it all in depth."
"The hands-on labs with live APIs gave me the confidence to tackle real-world API testing challenges. Highly recommend!"
"From basic HTTP methods to advanced framework design, every topic was covered thoroughly. A must for anyone in quality assurance."
"The instructors were very supportive and clarified all my doubts about API concepts. Excellent learning environment."
"I appreciated the focus on both manual (Postman) and automated (REST Assured) API testing. It gave me a complete skillset."
"The course content is perfectly aligned with industry demands for API testing. I feel well-prepared for any API-centric role."
"The career guidance, especially for API-focused roles, was invaluable. I landed my dream job thanks to BinnBash Academy!"
"This course equipped me with the leadership skills needed for API automation. The security and performance basics were a great addition."
"This course made API testing so clear! Postman and REST Assured sections were incredibly practical and well-explained."
"I learned to build a robust API automation framework from scratch. The CI/CD integration part was especially useful for my current role."
"Understanding JSON schema validation and different authentication methods was crucial. This course covered it all in depth."
"The hands-on labs with live APIs gave me the confidence to tackle real-world API testing challenges. Highly recommend!"
"From basic HTTP methods to advanced framework design, every topic was covered thoroughly. A must for anyone in quality assurance."
"The instructors were very supportive and clarified all my doubts about API concepts. Excellent learning environment."
"I appreciated the focus on both manual (Postman) and automated (REST Assured) API testing. It gave me a complete skillset."
"The course content is perfectly aligned with industry demands for API testing. I feel well-prepared for any API-centric role."
"The career guidance, especially for API-focused roles, was invaluable. I landed my dream job thanks to BinnBash Academy!"
"This course equipped me with the leadership skills needed for API automation. The security and performance basics were a great addition."
API Tester Job Roles After This Course
API Test Engineer
API Automation Engineer
Backend QA Engineer
REST API Tester
API Test Lead
Quality Assurance Engineer (API)
Cloud API Tester
Integration Tester