Testing REST API

Writing REST APIs is nice, but writing REST APIs that work is better. That is why you should always write and run tests against those APIs. It can be tedious and feel unrewarding; however, it is always the solid call in the long run.

Running a distributed system requires cooperation between developers, quality control, and operation engineers. It also means that all those involved should be able to make sure that a service is going to be OK. It is important for developers to be able to do rapid prototyping and testing of an idea. It is crucial for quality engineers to be able to validate what is expected from the developed service. It is essential that engineers deploying the service can test that it is deployed and works as expected.

Testing using gabbi

With all ...