Why API Testing Matters in SDLC

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Setting API Requirements

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Designing APIs Right

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Testing During Development

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Integration Testing

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Functional & Load Testing

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Pre-Deployment Checks

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Post-Deployment Monitoring

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Ready to Improve Your API Testing?

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Why API Testing Matters in SDLC

⚙️ Detects issues early before UI testing 🔒 Helps maintain data security and integrity 🚀 Speeds up overall development process

Setting API Requirements

📋 Define API expectations clearly 🤝 Collaborate with teams early 📝 Plan effective API tests

Designing APIs Right

🎨 Validate API structure and endpoints 📐 Ensure security standards 🔄 Prepare automated tests

Testing During Development

🛠️ Run unit tests on APIs ⚡ Catch bugs early 🔧 Use mocks and stubs

Integration Testing

🔗 Check API interactions 🧪 Verify data flow 🔍 Fix communication errors

Functional & Load Testing

✅ Test API functions thoroughly 🐞 Find performance issues 🧰 Automate tests for speed

Pre-Deployment Checks

🚦 Final API validation 📊 Monitor in staging 🔄 Plan rollback if needed

Post-Deployment Monitoring

🔧 Test after updates 🔔 Watch for threats 📈 Keep APIs reliable

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