What Is an API and Why Test It

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Get introduced to the core of modern development — APIs. Learn how client-server interaction works, what requests and responses are, the difference between REST and GraphQL, and why API testing is essential for any QA specialist. This guide lays the groundwork: you’ll understand endpoints, methods, request bodies, status codes, and how to read API documentation — all in simple, accessible language.

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Format: PDF + Interactive Glossary + Mini Quiz

Contents:

  • What is an API (in plain English)

  • REST vs SOAP vs GraphQL: differences and use cases

  • How the client-server model works

  • Structure of an HTTP request (method, URL, headers, body)

  • Response codes: 200, 201, 400, 401, 404, 500 explained

  • The role of APIs in app architecture

  • Why API testing is essential in QA

📌 Practice:
Example walkthroughs of real API calls.
Short quiz to check your understanding.

🎯 After this guide:
You’ll understand what APIs do and why they are tested — the foundation of all that follows.

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