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.

What precautions should be taken when implementing delete calls in an API?

What might happen if the application deletes all associated data when a user is removed?

Explain the importance of checking associated data when deleting a user profile.

Discuss the potential consequences of deleting the wrong resources in an API.

What are the four major REST API actions mentioned in the text?