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Testing React Applications with Postman and WebdriverIO
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Gain insights into effective test strategies using Postman and WebdriverIO. Explore test planning, execute test cases, and master automated testing for web and mobile applications.

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Course Overview

In today’s digital world, test engineers must have effective and efficient strategies and skills to test software in fast-paced agile environments. The Postman tool for API testing is a well-known tool to build, test, and publish APIs, as it allows you to execute ad hoc testing and fully automated test suites. WebdriverIO is a modern JavaScript testing framework for browser and mobile automated testing. You will begin with the basics of old and new approaches to building and testing software. Then, you wi...Show More

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Familiarity with core components of testing using modern agile approaches

A working knowledge of testing React applications built with Next.js

Hands-on experience in testing REST API endpoints using Postman

The ability to test user interface workflows using WebdriverIO

Familiarity with core components of testing using modern agile approaches

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

REST API

HTTP Request Methods

Course Content

59 Lessons7 Quizzes

Course Overview

3 Lessons

Get familiar with prerequisites, structure, and key tech stack for effective React application testing.

Prerequisites and Benefits of the Course

The Course Structure

A Brief Introduction to the Course Tech Stack

Understanding Modern Testing Practices

5 Lessons

Look at the evolution from waterfall to Agile testing and the balanced approach needed.

Old School Approach: Waterfall

Modern Approach: Agile

Problems with Over-reliance on UI Testing

Summary

Quiz: Modern Testing Practices

Understanding the Test Pyramid

8 Lessons

Go hands-on with unit, integration, end-to-end, and acceptance testing for comprehensive test strategies.

What Is the Test Pyramid?

Quiz: Understanding the Test Pyramid

Challenge: Unit Test a Vowels Counter Function

Solution: Unit Test a Vowels Counter Function

Next.js and the Example Application

5 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of Next.js, its application features, challenges, and solutions.

What Is Next.js?

Learn the Application Features

Quiz: Next.js and the Example Application

Challenge: Next.js and the Example Application

Solution: Next.js and the Example Application

Testing Endpoints with Postman

8 Lessons

Dig into testing API endpoints with Postman for robust and automated validation.

Overview of Postman API

Testing the Sign-up Endpoint

Testing the Login Endpoint

Automated Postman Tests

Data-Driven Tests

Quiz: Testing Endpoints with Postman

Challenge: Testing Endpoints with Postman

Solution: Testing Endpoints with Postman

Testing the UI Workflow with WebdriverIO

10 Lessons

Follow the process of testing UI workflows in React with WebdriverIO efficiently.

Overview of WebdriverIO

Understanding WebdriverIO Selectors

WebdriverIO Testing Library

Element Selection Using the Testing Playground

Page Object Design Pattern

Testing the Sign-up Flow

Testing the Login Flow

Quiz: Testing the UI Workflow with WebdriverIO

Challenge: Testing the User Interface with WebdriverIO

Solution: Testing the UI Workflow with WebdriverIO

Test a Work Order Manager with Postman

11 Lessons

Master the steps to create, read, update, and delete orders using Postman.

Challenge: Create an Order

Solution: Create an Order

Challenge: Read Order

Solution: Read Order

Challenge: Read All Orders

Solution: Read All Orders

Challenge: Update an Order

Solution: Update an Order

Challenge: Delete an Order

Solution: Delete an Order

Quiz: Test a Work Order Manager With Postman

Test a Work Order Manager with WebdriverIO

7 Lessons

Try out testing work order creation, updating, and deletion using WebdriverIO.

Challenge: Create an Order

Solution: Create an Order

Challenge: Update an Order

Solution: Update an Order

Challenge: Order Workflow

Solution: Order Workflow

Quiz: Test a Work Order Manager with WebdriverIO

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Unpack the core of modern software testing practices, tools, and next steps.

Summary and Next Steps

10.

Appendix

1 Lessons

Examine setting up project dependencies for testing React applications using Postman and WebdriverIO.

Installation of Project Dependencies

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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