Gain insights into performing REST and SOAP API test automation, writing API and integration tests from scratch, and preparing for test automation interviews with a downloadable framework.

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In software development, microservices and APIs are used for writing business logic. API testing has become an important component in the testing cycle, as it can be used to test the functionality, integration flows, load and performance.

In this course, you will learn how to perform REST and SOAP API test automation. This course covers all the required details for you to start writing API and integration tests from scratch. It will also prepare you for test automation interviews.

As part of the course, you will be able to download a sample API automation framework. You can use this for writing automation tests of modules or applications, or just extend and customize it for your own use

Learn REST and SOAP API Test Automation in Java

# What is the `curl` command?

The `curl` command is a command-line tool used to transfer data to or from a server, with the help of any of the supported protocols (HTTP, FTP, IMAP, POP3, SCP, SFTP, SMTP, TFTP, TELNET, LDAP or FILE). 

The syntax for the `curl` command is as follows:
```
curl [options] [URL...]
```


You can read more about `curl` [here](https://curl.haxx.se/).

* `curl` is free and open-source
* It supports various protocols
* You can refer to [GitHub](https://github.com/curl/curl) for the latest source code of curl

* Please refer to [ POST Request Using Curl](https://www.educative.io/edpresso/how-to-perform-a-post-request-using-curl)



In this chapter, we will use the `curl` command to demonstrate the various `HTTP` methods.

# Overview of a `URL`

`HTTP` resources are identified and located on the network by `Uniform Resource Locators` (URLs), using the `Uniform Resource Identifiers` (URIs) schemes `HTTP` and `HTTPS`. 

**A sample URL:**

`https://www.educative.io/explore`

Here,
* *https* -- protocol ( Secure HTTP )
* *www* -- subdomain
* *educative.io* -- domain name
* */explore* -- service end point


# HTTP methods

`HTTP` methods are designed to enable communications between clients and servers. We will discuss the most commonly used `HTTP` methods in the next few lessons.

* **GET**
* **POST**
* **PUT**
* **DELETE**


In this lesson, we will discuss curl command, an overview of an URL, and the most commonly used HTTP methods.

About API and WebServices

Introduction to HTTP

Introduction to REST API

REST API Automation using Rest Assured

Introduction to SOAP API

SOAP API Automation

Integration Test

Allure Reporting

Manual Testing: REST and SOAP API

Bonus: API Test Automation Framework

Conclusion

HTTP Methods

What is the `curl` command?

HTTP Methods

What is the curl command?

What is the `curl` command?