TConf Workshops: API testing fundamentals

An Introduction to API TESTING IN POSTMAN (TCONF WORKSHOPS)WHAT WE'LL DO Please note this workshop is a PAID event (half day, warm drink included) Seats are limited to 25 people, first come first served, we only have a few tickets left.  Workshop Details This is suited to beginners in API testing, we will explore API testing using Postman. So, your company has shifted to a microservices or service-oriented architecture in order to improve time-to-market and deployment velocity - great!   However, you have noticed that your traditional System integration testing practices are starting to slow you down and are becoming increasingly irrelevant, and want to try out API testing.   Well, you have come to the right place!   This workshop will equip you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to implement Postman tests - a tool that implements Functional API testing - on your next project so you can ditch those lengthy end-to-end tests are deploy faster and with greater confidence.   The workshop runs from Midday to 5 PM.   WHAT WILL I LEARN?   Beginner introduction to what an API is. The basics of Functional API testing and how it simplifies System integration testing How to use Postman, a tool that makes Functional API testing a breeze Hands on construction of your first API test, each person will be able to write a test at the end of the first hour Advanced concepts around postman from handy tips, Advanced concepts, including using Postman to support continuous delivery   How to implement Postman testing  WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?  Your own laptop (we provide internet access, or you can also tether to your mobile’s 4G)   We will send you a guide to pre-event setup. Laptop charger Pen and paper if you need  WHERE IS THE WORKSHOP HELD?  Swinburne University Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) ATC420 401-451 Burwood Rd Hawthorn Melbourne, VIC 3122 Enter at ATC 101 large conference theatre space, take the escalators to level 4 and following the signs. https://studentvip.com.au/swinburne/hawthorn/maps/66966 [https://studentvip.com.au/swinburne/hawthorn/maps/66966] Outline 1. Understand APIs, What is an API?  2. Deeper understanding of Microservice testing 3. Write your first API test 4. Debugging API tests 5. Running tests in a build 6. Clear assertions 7. API test logging 8. Managing your tests 9. Running multiple tests 10. Managing larger test suites and reporting 11. Test data management 12. Running tests in a build   WHO ARE THE FACILITATORS?   SCOTT CLEMENTS   Scott is a passionate technologist who has 15 years experience in software quality leadership at some of the biggest Digital Businesses in Melbourne. He holds a Bachelors in Software Engineering from Monash University. Also, Scott is the Co-founder of TCONF.io conference and Co-Organiser for Melbourne software testing both the largest testing events in Australia   ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS:   TCONF.io (https://tconf.io/ [https://tconf.io/])   We created TConf to bring industry leaders and community together, to share the challenges and solutions to complex quality problems in the industry. We have a strong desire to advance the Quality function. We believe in the importance of these fundamentals, a good software tester is also a good engineer, communicator, pragmatic thinker and above all problem solver.