API Test Automation with ContextQA
ContextQA offers powerful tools for automating API tests, allowing you to validate API responses, status codes, and data integrity efficiently. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to setting up and executing API test cases in ContextQA.
Setting Up API Test Cases
1. Navigate to the Test Development Section
Log in to your ContextQA account.
Click on the pencil icon in the sidebar to access the Test Development section.
2. Click on Testcase
From the dropdown menu, select 'Testcase'.
3. Type API and Select API Template
In the template options, type 'API' in the search bar.
Select the API Template from the list.
4. Click on the Edit Icon
Click on the edit icon to start configuring your API test case.
5. Add Title
Enter a descriptive title for your API test case.
6. Select the Required HTTP Method
Choose the appropriate HTTP method (e.g., GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) based on the API you are testing.
7. Add the URL
Enter the URL of the API endpoint you want to test.
8. Click on Send
Click the 'Send' button to execute the API request.
9. View the Response Preview
After clicking 'Send', review the response preview to verify the API response.
This includes response body, headers, and status code.
10. Click on Next
Proceed to the next step by clicking 'Next'.
11. Add a Variable Name to Store Response
Define a variable name to store the API response for further use in verification.
12. Click on Next
Click 'Next' to move to the verification configuration.
13. Add JSON Path to Verify
Specify the JSON path for the data you want to verify in the API response.
14. Select the Required Verification Method
Choose the verification method (e.g., equals, contains) to check the data against the expected results.
15. Select the Data Type to Verify
Indicate the data type (e.g., string, number) of the expected value.
16. Enter the Expected Value in String Field
Input the expected value that the API should return.
17. Click on Status
Configure the status verification settings to ensure the response meets expectations.
18. Add Expected Status Value
Enter the expected status value (e.g., HTTP 200 for a successful request).
19. Click on Create
Click 'Create' to finalize and save your API test case.
Your API test case is now created successfully!
20. Click on Run
To execute the test case, click 'Run'.
21. Test Case Executing
The test case will begin executing. You can track its progress in real-time.
22. Executed Successfully
Once the test completes, you'll receive a notification indicating whether the test passed or failed based on your criteria.
Using ContextQA for API Automation
We'll now walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to create and execute an API test case using ContextQA.
Step 1: Navigate to the Test Development Section
Log in to ContextQA and navigate to the Test Development section by clicking the pencil icon in the sidebar.
Step 2: Create a New Test Case
In the Test Development section, click 'Testcase'.
Step 3: Select the API Template
Type 'API' in the search bar and select the API Template designed to streamline API tests.
Step 4: Configure Your Test Case
Click the edit icon to start customizing your API test case.
Step 5: Add Details
Enter a descriptive title for your test case.
Select the appropriate HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
Enter the URL of the API endpoint.
Step 6: Execute and Review
Click 'Send' to initiate the API request.
Review the response preview to check the response body, headers, and status code.
Step 7: Proceed with Verification
Click 'Next' to proceed to the verification steps.
Add a variable name to store the response.
Specify the JSON path and verification method (equals, contains).
Select the data type and input the expected value.
Step 8: Verify Status
Configure the status verification settings.
Enter the expected status value.
Step 9: Save and Run
Click 'Create' to save the test case.
Click 'Run' to execute the test case.
Step 10: Monitor Execution
Track the test execution progress in real-time.
Step 11: Check Results
After completion, review the test results to see if it passed or failed based on your criteria.
By following these steps, you can effectively set up and execute API test cases in ContextQA, ensuring that your APIs function as expected.
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