API Testing

When would I choose basic HTTP libraries rather than using RestAssured?

6 minute read - API Testing Test Automation RESTAssured

TLDR: when I have a small set of HTTP use-cases, and I’m working on fast in-build HTTP integration verification then I’ll probably use HttpURLConnection

Using Turnkey Linux Vm For Tracks Testing

Using the Turnkey Linux VM for Tracks Testing

2 minute read - Testing API Testing

TLDR; Turnkey linux VM for testing Tracks using network settings Bridged, or Host Only.

I normally use VM Ware, but I create a video showing Turnkey Linux and Virtual Box to help people with the network settings.

3 Reasons to use Insomnia REST Client in your Exploratory API Testing

3 minute read - Technical Testing API Testing

TLDR; Use a combination of tools to offset other tools weaknesses. Insomnia makes switching HTTP proxies easier than Postman when performing exploratory testing

We test REST even if it isn't REST

2 minute read - API Testing

Is it REST? Does it matter? We have to test it anyway.

Some API Testing Basic Introductory Notes and Tools

6 minute read - API Testing Tools

Some applications provide an API. Some websites provide an API. This post provides some information on API testing, since that appears to have consume a lot of my time in January 2015.

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