API Testing Interview Questions

Here, are the common tests that performed on API are as: Response of the API should be verified based on the request. We will verify that the return value is based on request. When API is updating any data structure we should verify the system is authenticating the outcome. We will verify whether the API … Read more

A framework or software framework is a platform for developing software applications. API framework is a foundation on which software developer can build applications for a specific platform. Example: A framework can include predefined classes and functions that can be used to process input, manage hardware devices and interact with system software. Framework is similar … Read more

Here, are the seven principles of API test design. Exhaustive Testing: Exhaustive testing is not possible. Instead we need optimal amount of testing which is based on the risk assessment of the application. Defect Clustering: Defect Clustering states that a small number of modules contain the most of the defect detected. Approximately 80% of the … Read more

Advantages of API testing are: Test for core functionality: API testing provides access to the application without the user interface. The core functionality of the application will be tested before the GUI tests. This will help to detect the minor issue which can become bigger during the GUI testing. Time effective: API testing is less … Read more

Many APIs have certain limit set up by the provider. Hence, try to estimate our usage and understand how that will impact the overall cost of the offering. The limits of API usage depend on the specific API you are working with. Each API provider may have its own set of limitations and restrictions. Some … Read more