API Testing with Postman - Debugging Your API

This video tutorial focuses on debugging APIs, emphasizing the importance of creating API tests and understanding what to do when a test fails. It walks through a failing test scenario, analyzing error messages, and using tools like the Postman console to investigate API responses. The video highlights the significance of checking documentation and correcting errors in API requests. It concludes with a summary of debugging strategies and a preview of the next topic on improving API documentation.

What is the initial problem identified in the failing API test?

• The API is returning a 404 error.

• The timezone key is missing in the response.

• The server is not reachable.

• The API is returning data in XML format.

What tool is used to examine the details of the request and response?

• Postman console

• cURL

• Swagger

• API Gateway

What was the mistake in the API request URL that caused the error?

• Incorrect HTTP method

• An extra 's' in the path

• Wrong API version

• A missing query parameter

What was the result after correcting the API request URL?

• The test still failed with the same error.

• The server returned a 500 error.

• The test passed with the expected data.

• The API returned a different error message.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned for debugging API tests?

• Consulting the API documentation

• Using the console to view request details

• Checking the server logs

• Experimenting with different inputs