REST API Automation Testing from Scratch - REST Assured Java - Converting HashMap into JSON

This video tutorial covers the creation of Rest Assured automation tests, focusing on the importance of using HashMap for JSON conversion. It explains how to create and implement a HashMap in Java, handle errors during testing, and manage nested JSON structures. The tutorial concludes with a brief introduction to integrating Excel data into API tests.

What is the primary purpose of using a HashMap in Rest Assured automation?

• To store data in a key-value format for JSON conversion.

• To manage database connections.

• To handle user authentication.

• To perform data encryption.

What is a key characteristic of a HashMap?

• It connects to external APIs.

• It encrypts data for security.

• It is used for sorting data.

• It stores data in key-value pairs.

Which of the following is a correct way to create a HashMap object in Java?

• HashMap map = HashMap.new();

• HashMap map = create HashMap();

• HashMap map = new HashMap();

• HashMap map = HashMap.create();

What is the role of the 'put' method in a HashMap?

• To add a key-value pair to the HashMap.

• To encrypt the data in the HashMap.

• To sort the HashMap.

• To remove a key-value pair from the HashMap.

What is the advantage of passing a HashMap object to the body of a request?

• It allows for real-time data updates.

• It enhances security by encrypting data.

• It increases the execution speed.

• It simplifies the code by avoiding raw data handling.

Why is it beneficial to use a HashMap for JSON conversion in Rest Assured?

• It makes the code cleaner and more maintainable.

• It increases the size of the payload.

• It requires less memory.

• It automatically handles all exceptions.

What is the next step after creating a HashMap for JSON conversion?

• Store the HashMap in a database.

• Convert the HashMap to XML.

• Delete the HashMap.

• Pass the HashMap object to the request body.

What should you do if a JSON parsing error occurs during a test run?

• Ignore the error and proceed.

• Restart the computer.

• Check for syntax errors in the JSON structure.

• Reinstall the Rest Assured library.

How can nested JSON arrays be handled using HashMap?

• By using a single HashMap for all data.

• By using a database to store nested data.

• By creating additional HashMap objects for each nested structure.

• By converting JSON to XML first.

What is a potential challenge when dealing with nested JSON structures?

• They require additional HashMap objects for each level.

• They require a different programming language.

• They are not supported by Rest Assured.

• They cannot be converted to JSON.