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Top 20+ API Testing FAQ for Freshers! (2025) πŸ”₯

Fallon Jimmy on February 08, 2025

This comprehensive guide features the top 50 questions and answers covering essential API testing topics - from tools and techniques to industry be...
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Daniel T Sasser II

Great idea to do a whole article of FAQs instead of just a supportive section. Definitely gotta give a try. πŸ‘

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JohnByrne

Great article πŸ”₯

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Fallon Jimmy

Thanks a lot, @johnbyrne . I'm gladπŸ’―

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John Byrne

Some really good ones in this list. I heard API testing has many advantages over UI testing.πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

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Fallon Jimmy

Simply put, API testing is like directly testing the "internal nervous system" of software, which is much more efficient than waiting for the entire interface to be developed before testing! πŸš€

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BenLin

Wow, this article on API testing is absolutely brilliant! πŸ‘

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Fallon Jimmy

Thanks a lot, @benlin .

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JohnByrne

I'm new to API testing and trying to understand the basics. Could someone explain what contract testing is and why it's important? πŸ€”

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Fallon Jimmy

Contract testing is a technique that ensures an API meets its predefined "contract" - basically checking that the API provides exactly what it promises in terms of inputs, outputs, and behavior. It's crucial because it helps maintain compatibility between different services and prevents changes in one service from breaking integrations with others. Think of it like a formal agreement between the API provider and consumer to keep things running smoothly. πŸ‘

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samben

Great article!

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Linkin

Guys, this API testing List is professional! 🌟

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Fallon Jimmy

Thanks a lot, @linkin . I'm glad that you find it helpful πŸ’―

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Blue Crow

Great article.. covered all aspects of API testing. Thank you