APIs

Tools

Elevate Your Exploratory Web Testing With Requestly

If you're looking to boost your exploratory testing sessions for web applications and APIs, check out how Requestly can help you achieve that.

TestCafe

Testing APIs With Ease Using TestCafe

You may know that TestCafe is used to create automated tests for web apps through the UI. But did you know you can also use it to test APIs too?

Test Automation

The Best Time to Start Writing Automated Tests at a Startup

Most startups want to do automated testing. But with scarce resources, when should they begin their test automation strategy?

Tools

Test Your APIs Further Using HTTP Toolkit

If you're a tester or developer who needs to work with APIs across different platforms, HTTP Toolkit is a valuable tool to keep by your side.

APIs

How to Test an API Without Documentation

Having to test an API without any notes or documentation seems impossible. But with some investigating, you can get the information you need.

APIs

Battle-Test Your API With Artillery Load Testing

Can your APIs handle a sudden spike in traffic? Don't get caught off guard by testing your systems with Artillery, an easy-to-use load testing toolkit.

Improvement

Free Resources to Get Your Testing Practice On

Learning about testing through a book or course is useful, but you'll learn the most from hands-on practice. Here are a few ways you can level up for free.

APIs

What to Consider When Testing an API

API testing is becoming an essential part of QA for most modern applications. Here are a few tips to help get the most out of testing your API.

APIs

Dead-Simple API Tests With SuperTest, Mocha, and Chai

API testing doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how to quickly set up a fast and reliable automated test suite with SuperTest, Mocha, and Chai.

Test Automation

Is MailHog Useful for Automated Email Testing?

MailHog is a free, open-source email testing tool that can help you with automated email testing. How does it compare to similar paid solutions?

TestCafe

Handle API Responses With Ease Using Mocks in TestCafe

How can you test external services that you have no control over? Learn how to use mocks in TestCafe to build reliable tests when using third-party APIs.

TestCafe

Fix Your Flaky End-To-End Tests With Testing Library

It's not uncommon for end-to-end tests to fail when the UI changes. Learn how to minimize the risk of failures in your tests with Testing Library.

Tools

Running End-To-End API Tests with CircleCI and APId

Continuous integration will help keep your project running smoothly. Learn how to set up CircleCI to automatically run end-to-end tests for your project.

APIs

Creating End-To-End API Tests Effortlessly with APId

APId is a simple yet powerful tool for writing full end-to-end API tests. Learn how to use APId for your project.

Test Automation

How Do You Know Test Automation Isn’t Working? (Part 5)

Don't waste your time repeating your testing efforts. Build enough of your automation tests to boost trust, and cover the rest with manual testing.

Monitoring

Set up a Health Checkpoint to Keep Your API Strong

How do you test that your API is working well? It isn't enough to check if your API responds a simple request. You also should check under the hood.