API Testing with Postman - Testing DELETE Calls

The video tutorial explains the importance of delete calls in APIs, emphasizing the need for careful testing to prevent unintended data loss. It provides an example of deleting a user profile and its associated data, highlighting potential business use cases and the importance of understanding the implications of data deletion. The tutorial also covers best practices for testing delete operations, ensuring that only the intended data is removed. Finally, it concludes with a summary and introduces the next video challenge.

Why is it crucial to have checks in place when performing delete operations in an API?

• To ensure the API runs faster

• To prevent unauthorized deletions

• To increase the number of deletions

• To allow all users to delete any data

What is a potential consequence of deleting a user profile in an API?

• The user profile is hidden but not deleted

• The user profile is duplicated

• All associated data, like blog posts, may also be deleted

• The user profile is archived

What should be considered when designing delete operations for linked data?

• The number of users affected

• The speed of the delete operation

• The business requirements for data retention

• The color of the user interface

Which REST API actions are covered in the video?

• GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

• CONNECT, TRACE, PATCH, OPTIONS

• HEAD, OPTIONS, TRACE, CONNECT

• COPY, LINK, UNLINK, PURGE

What is the next step after learning about REST API actions in the video?

• To apply the knowledge in real-life challenges

• To memorize all HTTP status codes

• To learn about database management

• To design a new API from scratch