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🚀 Learn API Testing

Complete guide to learning API testing from scratch, including REST APIs, Postman automation, and real-world testing scenarios.

30 Days of Postman Coding Challenge​

The Postman 30 Days Challenge is an excellent hands-on way to learn API testing, automation, and Postman features. Get practical tips and strategies to successfully complete all 30 days.

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What You'll Learn:​

  • Postman Basics - Interface, collections, and environments
  • API Testing Fundamentals - HTTP methods, status codes, headers
  • Automation Scripts - Pre-request scripts and tests
  • Variables & Environments - Dynamic data handling
  • Collections Runner - Batch execution and data-driven testing
  • CI/CD Integration - Newman and automated testing
  • Advanced Features - Mock servers, monitors, and workflows

Challenge Benefits:​

✅ Hands-on Experience - Learn by doing with daily tasks
✅ Progressive Learning - From beginner to advanced topics
✅ Community Support - Join thousands of learners worldwide
✅ Certificate - Earn a completion badge
✅ Real-world Skills - Immediately applicable in testing jobs

📋 API Testing Topics​

Getting Started​

  • Understanding REST APIs
  • HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Status codes and their meanings
  • Request headers and authentication

Intermediate Concepts​

  • JSON and XML response handling
  • Schema validation
  • Data-driven testing
  • Environment management

Advanced Topics​

  • API automation frameworks
  • CI/CD pipeline integration
  • Performance testing with Postman
  • Security testing basics

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💡 Pro Tips for API Testing​

  1. Start with Documentation - Always read API docs thoroughly
  2. Use Collections - Organize requests logically
  3. Leverage Variables - Reduce hardcoding and increase reusability
  4. Write Meaningful Tests - Assert status codes, response time, and data
  5. Automate Early - Build automation skills alongside manual testing
  6. Practice with Public APIs - Use free APIs for learning
  7. Join Community - Participate in Postman community forums

🔥 Practice APIs​

Try these free public APIs for hands-on practice:

📚 Learning Path​

Week 1-2: Fundamentals​

  • Learn HTTP basics and REST principles
  • Install and explore Postman
  • Make your first API requests
  • Understand response structures

Week 3-4: Testing & Automation​

  • Write test scripts in Postman
  • Use variables and environments
  • Create collection runners
  • Learn data-driven testing

Week 5-6: Advanced Concepts​

  • API authentication methods
  • Mock servers and monitors
  • Newman for CI/CD
  • Framework building basics

🎓 Next Steps​

After mastering API testing basics:

  1. Build an API Framework - Create reusable automation framework
  2. Learn Performance Testing - JMeter or K6
  3. Explore GraphQL - Next-generation API technology
  4. CI/CD Integration - Automate API tests in pipelines
  5. Security Testing - OWASP API security practices

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