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API Testing with Postman

3 weeksIntermediate

Master API testing - the backbone of modern applications. With microservices architecture dominating, API testing skills are essential for 80% of testing roles today.

Why API Testing is Critical

Microservices Era

Modern apps are built with 100+ APIs

Faster Testing

10x faster than UI testing, early bug detection

Data Validation

Verify business logic and data integrity

Integration Testing

Test system interactions and workflows

DevOps Ready

Perfect for CI/CD pipeline integration

High Demand Skill

Required in 80% of testing job descriptions

Our Teaching Methodology

Real APIs

Practice with live APIs from popular services

Hands-on Projects

Build complete API test suites for real applications

Industry Tools

Master Postman, Newman, and automation frameworks

API Testing Roadmap

1

API Fundamentals

REST, HTTP methods, Status codes, JSON/XML

Where to implement: All web services, microservices architecture
2

Postman Mastery

Collections, Environments, Variables, Scripts

Where to implement: API documentation, manual testing, team collaboration
3

Authentication & Security

OAuth, JWT, API Keys, Security testing

Where to implement: Secure APIs, enterprise applications
4

Test Automation

Newman CLI, Automated test execution

Where to implement: CI/CD pipelines, regression testing
5

Performance Testing

Load testing, Stress testing, Monitoring

Where to implement: High-traffic applications, scalability testing
6

Advanced Integration

Database validation, Mock services

Where to implement: Complex workflows, system integration

Detailed Course Curriculum

Week 1: API Fundamentals & Postman Basics

Build strong foundation in API testing concepts

Theory:
  • • What are APIs & REST
  • • HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • • Status Codes & Headers
  • • JSON & XML Data Formats
Practical:
  • • Postman installation & setup
  • • First API requests
  • • Response analysis
  • • Public API exploration

Week 2: Advanced Testing & Authentication

Master complex API testing scenarios

Advanced Features:
  • • Collections & Environments
  • • Variables & Dynamic Data
  • • Pre/Post Scripts
  • • Data-Driven Testing
Security Testing:
  • • API Key Authentication
  • • OAuth 2.0 & JWT
  • • Bearer Token Testing
  • • Security vulnerabilities

Week 3: Automation & Performance Testing

Implement CI/CD ready API testing solutions

Automation:
  • • Newman CLI Setup
  • • Command Line Execution
  • • Jenkins Integration
  • • Automated Reporting
Performance:
  • • Load Testing Basics
  • • Response Time Analysis
  • • Stress Testing
  • • Performance Monitoring

Real Projects Portfolio

Build comprehensive API testing portfolio

Projects:
  • • E-commerce API Testing
  • • Social Media API
  • • Payment Gateway Testing
  • • Weather API Automation
Deliverables:
  • • Complete test collections
  • • Automation scripts
  • • Performance test reports
  • • API testing resume

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Duration:3 weeks
Level:Intermediate
Prerequisites:Basic Testing Knowledge
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