REST API Automation with REST Assured

This course is designed to teach REST API automation using REST Assured, a powerful Java-based tool for testing RESTful web services. You will learn how to send API requests, validate responses, handle authentication, manage headers and cookies, and perform schema validation. The course also covers advanced topics like logging, WireMock for API mocking, and response validation techniques to help you build robust API automation tests.

REST API automation is in high demand, and professionals skilled in REST Assured can apply for roles such as:

• API Automation Tester
• QA Engineer (API Testing)
• Software Test Engineer
• Automation Engineer
• SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
• DevOps Engineer (API Testing & Automation)
• Test Architect (API & Web Services)

Salaries vary based on experience, location, and industry demand. Here are some general salary estimates:

• Entry-Level API Automation Tester: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
• Mid-Level API Tester / Automation Engineer: $80,000 - $110,000 per year
• Senior QA Engineer (API Testing Focus): $110,000 - $140,000 per year
• SDET or Test Architect: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Yes, basic knowledge of Java is required, as REST Assured is a Java-based API automation tool. However, the course provides step-by-step guidance, making it suitable for testers transitioning from manual to automation testing.

REST API automation is widely used in:

• Finance and Banking (API testing for secure transactions)
• E-Commerce and Retail (Testing payment gateways and order management systems)
• Healthcare and Insurance (Validating API-based patient data systems)
• Cloud and SaaS Applications (Ensuring API reliability in microservices architecture)
• Social Media and Communication Platforms (Testing chatbots, messaging services)
• Gaming and Entertainment (API testing for game integrations and media streaming)

By completing this course, you will:

• Understand REST API testing and automation
• Use REST Assured to send GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests
• Validate API responses using JSON and XML schema validation
• Handle authentication methods like OAuth 1.0, OAuth 2.0, Basic Auth
• Work with API headers, cookies, and request parameters
• Create and use mock APIs with WireMock
• Log API requests and responses for debugging

• REST API tests run faster than UI tests, as they directly communicate with backend services.
• API tests are more stable since they are not affected by UI changes.
• API automation is critical in microservices-based architectures, where backend interactions need testing.
• 75% of companies are now moving towards API-first development, making API testing an in-demand skill.

Yes! This course provides practical skills in REST API automation, which are essential for QA roles, automation testing jobs, and software testing careers. To increase job opportunities, you can:

• Build API automation test projects using REST Assured
• Contribute to open-source API automation frameworks
• Showcase your API testing skills in your resume and portfolio
• Prepare for API automation interview questions

The course is self-paced, and the completion time depends on your schedule. On average:

• Fast learners: 1-2 weeks with daily practice
• Intermediate learners: 3-4 weeks
• Beginners (who need more practice in Java & automation): 5-6 weeks

To complete this course, you will need:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your system
• An IDE like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse for coding
• Maven for managing dependencies
• Postman (optional) for manual API testing before automation
• WireMock for creating mock APIs

To practice your skills:

• Work on real-world API automation projects (test public APIs like GitHub, Twitter, Spotify)
• Join automation testing communities and participate in discussions
• Contribute to API automation open-source projects on GitHub
• Apply for freelance API testing jobs to gain experience
• Prepare for API automation certification exams to enhance your resume