API Test Automation with ContextQA
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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.
Log in to your ContextQA account.
Click on the pencil icon in the sidebar to access the Test Development section.
From the dropdown menu, select 'Testcase'.
In the template options, type 'API' in the search bar.
Select the API Template from the list.
Click on the edit icon to start configuring your API test case.
Enter a descriptive title for your API test case.
Choose the appropriate HTTP method (e.g., GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) based on the API you are testing.
Enter the URL of the API endpoint you want to test.
Click the 'Send' button to execute the API request.
After clicking 'Send', review the response preview to verify the API response.
This includes response body, headers, and status code.
Proceed to the next step by clicking 'Next'.
Define a variable name to store the API response for further use in verification.
Click 'Next' to move to the verification configuration.
Specify the JSON path for the data you want to verify in the API response.
Choose the verification method (e.g., equals, contains) to check the data against the expected results.
Indicate the data type (e.g., string, number) of the expected value.
Input the expected value that the API should return.
Configure the status verification settings to ensure the response meets expectations.
Enter the expected status value (e.g., HTTP 200 for a successful request).
Click 'Create' to finalize and save your API test case.
Your API test case is now created successfully!
To execute the test case, click 'Run'.
The test case will begin executing. You can track its progress in real-time.
Once the test completes, you'll receive a notification indicating whether the test passed or failed based on your criteria.
We'll now walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to create and execute an API test case using ContextQA.
Log in to ContextQA and navigate to the Test Development section by clicking the pencil icon in the sidebar.
In the Test Development section, click 'Testcase'.
Type 'API' in the search bar and select the API Template designed to streamline API tests.
Click the edit icon to start customizing your API test case.
Enter a descriptive title for your test case.
Select the appropriate HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
Enter the URL of the API endpoint.
Click 'Send' to initiate the API request.
Review the response preview to check the response body, headers, and status code.
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.
Configure the status verification settings.
Enter the expected status value.
Click 'Create' to save the test case.
Click 'Run' to execute the test case.
Track the test execution progress in real-time.
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.