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API Testing
Introduction
What is Client & Server?

Client is a device or software (like a computer, phone, or browser) that sends
requests to get services or data.
For example, when you use a browser to open a website, your browser acts as
the client.
Server is a powerful computer or software that receives those requests,
processes them, and sends back the requested data or service.
For instance, when you open a website, the server provides the webpage to
your browser.
https://www.pavanonlinetrainings.com https://www.youtube.com/@sdetpavan
Client/Server Architecture
What is an API?
API (Application Programming Interface) is like a messenger that helps two

programs or systems talk to each other and share information.
For example:
• Imagine you’re using a food delivery app. When you select a restaurant
and place an order, the app uses an API to communicate with the
restaurant’s system to check the menu, place your order, and confirm it.
• APIs define the rules for how this communication happens, like what
data can be sent, how to ask for it, and what the response will look like.
It’s like a waiter in a restaurant, taking your request to the kitchen and
bringing back your food. The API (waiter) ensures both sides (you and the
kitchen) understand each other!
API - Restaurant Analogy
API - MakeMyTrip Analogy
** API is a way of communication between two layers.
Types Of API
APIs come in different types based on how and where they are used.
Open APIs (Public APIs):
• These are open for everyone to use. Developers can access them
without restrictions (or with minimal requirements).
• Example: Google Maps API lets any app show maps and directions.
Internal APIs (Private APIs):
• These are used only within a company or organization. They help
internal systems or teams communicate securely.
• Example: A company's HR system API to access employee data for
payroll processing.
Partner APIs:
• These are shared with specific partners or businesses. They require
special permissions or agreements to use.
• Example: A travel app using an airline’s API to show flight details.
Composite APIs:
• These combine multiple APIs into one call, allowing you to get data from
different sources in a single request.
• Example: An e-commerce app using a composite API to retrieve product
info, pricing, and customer reviews all at once.
API Vs Webservice Vs Microservice
Here’s a simple comparison of API, Web Service, and Microservice:

1.API (Application Programming Interface)
• What it is: A way for different software systems or applications to
communicate with each other.
• How it works: It defines rules for how one app can request data or
services from another. APIs don’t have to use the internet—they can
work locally, too.
• Example: Your phone’s weather app uses an API to get weather data
from a weather server.
2. Web Service
• What it is: A type of API that works specifically over the internet (using
HTTP).
• How it works: It enables two systems to exchange data (often using XML
or JSON).
• Example: A payment gateway like PayPal’s web service allows e-
commerce websites to process payments online.
Key point: All web services are APIs, but not all APIs are web services.
3. Microservice
• What it is: A small, independent part of an application that does one
thing well. A large app is built by combining many microservices.
• How it works: Each microservice communicates with other
microservices via APIs. They are self-contained and can run
independently.
• Example: In an online shopping app, separate microservices might
handle user login, product catalogue, payments, and order tracking.
Rest API HTTP Methods
http Vs https
Terminologies
URI – Uniform Resource Identifier

URL – Uniform Resource Locator
URN – Uniform Resource Name
Feature & Resource

‘Feature’ is the term used in manual testing to test some functionality and
similarly ‘Resource’ is the term used in API Automation testing referring some
functionality.
Payload
payload means body in the HTTP request and response message.
• Request Payload
• Response Payload
HTTP Status Codes

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What is Client & Server?

API (Application Programming Interface) is like a messenger that helps two

API - Restaurant Analogy

** API is a way of communication between two layers.

API Vs Webservice Vs Microservice

Here’s a simple comparison of API, Web Service, and Microservice:

Rest API HTTP Methods

URI – Uniform Resource Identifier

Feature & Resource

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