π Automating GoRest API Testing with Robot Framework π€
GoRest is a powerful REST API platform designed for testing CRUD operations, making it an ideal environment for API automation. To ensure efficient and structured API testing, I used Robot Framework π€, which simplifies test execution and enhances maintainability.
π Test Automation Approach
To improve test structure, I implemented the Page Object Model (POM) π, which helps organize API test scripts by:
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Separating test logic from API endpoints π― β Making test cases clearer and easier to manage.
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Reducing redundancy π β Instead of defining API requests in multiple places, they are centralized in reusable resource files.
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Enhancing maintainability π οΈ β If an API structure changes, updates are made in a single location.
For test execution, I integrated Jenkins π οΈ, allowing me to:
βοΈ Select specific API endpoints to test π
βοΈ Automate test runs for continuous validation π
βοΈ Monitor results efficiently π
This setup ensures a scalable, reliable, and efficient API testing process. π
π Key API Test Scenarios
I automated the following test cases to verify GoRest API functionality:
βοΈ List Users π₯ β Ensures the API correctly retrieves a list of users with accurate details like names, emails, and statuses. Tests response codes, data structure, and performance under different scenarios.
βοΈ Create User β β Verifies that new users can be added successfully. Checks required fields, handles invalid inputs properly, and ensures data is stored correctly.
βοΈ Update User βοΈ β Confirms that user details can be modified and updated properly. Validates field updates, ensures changes are accurately reflected, and checks API responses for expected behavior.
βοΈ Delete User β β Ensures that users can be deleted successfully. Verifies correct response codes, checks data removal from the system, and ensures proper error handling for non-existent users.
π Summary
By using Robot Framework for GoRest API automation, implementing POM for better test structure, and integrating Jenkins for seamless execution, I created a scalable, maintainable, and efficient API testing framework. This approach allows for automated validation of API endpoints, ensuring consistency, reliability, and performance across different testing conditions. π―β¨