Course Description
This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of automated API testing using Playwright. Students will learn how to write, execute, and manage API tests, integrate them into CI/CD pipelines, and utilize Playwright’s features to ensure the robustness and reliability of APIs.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of API testing and its importance in software development.
- Set up Playwright for API testing.
- Write and execute API tests using Playwright.
- Integrate API tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Use advanced Playwright features to enhance testing strategies.
- Analyze and interpret API test results to improve API quality.
Course Schedule
Week 1: Introduction to API Testing
- Topic: Overview of API Testing
- Reading: Chapter 1 of the textbook
- Assignment: Basics of API Testing Quiz
Week 2: Setting Up Playwright for API Testing
- Topic: Installation and Configuration
- Reading: Chapter 2
- Assignment: Playwright Installation and Setup Exercise
Week 3: Writing Basic API Tests
- Topic: HTTP Methods and Status Codes
- Reading: Chapter 3
- Assignment: Write Basic API Tests
Week 4: Advanced API Testing with Playwright
- Topic: Handling Authentication and Authorization
- Reading: Chapter 4
- Assignment: API Tests with Authentication
Week 5: Working with Data in API Tests
- Topic: Handling JSON and XML Responses
- Reading: Chapter 5
- Assignment: Data Validation in API Tests
Week 6: Error Handling and Debugging in Playwright
- Topic: Common Issues and Solutions
- Reading: Chapter 6
- Assignment: Debugging API Tests
Week 7: Mocking and Intercepting API Calls
- Topic: Using Playwright for Mocking
- Reading: Chapter 7
- Assignment: Create Mocked API Tests
Week 8: Midterm Exam
- Review: Key Concepts and Strategies Covered
- Exam: Midterm covering Weeks 1-7
Week 9: Integrating API Tests into CI/CD Pipelines
- Topic: Continuous Integration with Jenkins/GitHub Actions
- Reading: Chapter 8
- Assignment: CI/CD Pipeline Integration
Week 10: Performance Testing with Playwright
- Topic: Measuring and Optimizing API Performance
- Reading: Chapter 9
- Assignment: Performance Test Implementation
Week 11: Security Testing for APIs
- Topic: Identifying and Mitigating Security Risks
- Reading: Chapter 10
- Assignment: Security Testing Scenarios
Week 12: Reporting and Analyzing API Test Results
- Topic: Generating and Interpreting Reports
- Reading: Chapter 11
- Assignment: Generate and Analyze Test Reports
Week 13: Best Practices in API Testing
- Topic: Tips and Strategies for Effective Testing
- Reading: Chapter 12
- Assignment: Best Practices Implementation
Week 14: Case Studies and Real-world Applications
- Topic: Analysis of API Testing in Industry
- Assignment: Case Study Analysis
Week 15: Final Project Presentations
- Topic: Presenting Comprehensive API Testing Strategies
- Assignment: Final Project Presentation
Week 16: Final Exam
- Review: Comprehensive Review of Course Material
- Exam: Final Exam covering the entire course
