{cypress}
for API Testing: Beyond UI Automation
Anna Patterson
Principal Quality Engineer at EVERFI
https://slides.com/tester-anna/cypress-api-highway
June 21, 2024
cy.hello()
Anna Patterson, Principal Quality Engineer at EVERFI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tester-anna/
- 10+ years in QA industry
- Applitools & Cypress Ambassador
- QA Career Mentor
- Mom of two
What we will cover today:
- Benefits of API testing
- Cypress for API testing
- Live Demo
- Final thoughts and resources for further learning
Let's embark on this
learning journey
together!
- Conceptualization
- Product Design
- Development
- UI/UX Testing
- Branding
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Early Detection of Issues
Enhanced Test Coverage
Automation and Efficiency
Decoupled Testing
Early Detection of Issues
Early Detection of Issues
{Benefits of API Testing}
Modern JavaScript framework with robust features
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Ease of Use and Minimal Setup
3.
Comprehensive documentation and active ecosystem
{Why Cypress?}
Capabilities
Seamless API Requests
Automatic Assertions
Easy Stubbing and Mocking
Premium support
Capabilities
Seamless API Requests
Automatic Assertions
Easy Stubbing and Mocking
Integration with UI Tests
Real-Time Debugging
{Cypress for API testing}
Capabilities
Seamless API Requests
Automatic Assertions
Easy Stubbing and Mocking
Premium support
Benefits
Unified Testing Framework
Real-Time Interaction and Feedback
Enhanced Debugging Capabilities
Automatic Waiting
Seamless CI/CD Integration
npm install cypress
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Pre-requisits:
- Node.js
- Code Editor (e.g. VS Code)
npx cypress open
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Demo: Basic Cypress API tests
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Demo: Mocking API Responses
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Demo: UI and API Integration
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Demo: Authentication Example
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Demo: Testing Error Scenarios
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Cons
Limited Support for Advanced API Testing Scenarios
Dependency on Browser Environment
Learning Curve
Pros
Seamless Integration with UI Tests
Built-in Command and Assertion Library
Real-time Feedback and Debugging
{Final Thoughts}
{Resources}
HOMEWORK
Our design team has a cWrollective 75 years of experience in crafting digital products. Our diverse backgrounds offer a thorough mix of points of view.
Write your first Cypress API test!
Get in touch
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tester-anna/
Cypress for API Testing: Beyond UI Automation
By Anna Patterson
