Writing and maintaining test cases with Postman was all fun, until there was no agile development. Taking all the time to create collections, fire API calls, test APIs and then maintain all that was a thing of past.

Now that the time demands the engineering teams to build fast and release faster, Postman and such tools can’t be of much help.

HyperTest, our autonomous integration testing tool, can take away all the manual efforts required in Postman. Developers of companies like Skaud, Yellow.ai, Porter, Purplle, Zoop etc are already ahead of their deadlines and are able to focus on making the application better instead of being trapped in the never-ending cycle of writing and maintaining test cases.

HyperTest has significantly reduced my test maintenance workload. No more juggling countless test cases or manually tracking API responses on Postman. It's a game-changer!
                                                                                               Pratik Kumar, FLEEK TECHNOLOGIES

Here’s an easy 5 step guide to build a robust API test automation suite:

1️⃣ Pick any service and install HyperTest SDK

2️⃣ Deploy your service normally either locally or any other environment. HyperTest will record all the incoming and outgoing traffic of that service in that environment. 3️⃣ Go to HyperTest dashboard of all incoming and outgoing calls of this service put together as end to end tests

4️⃣ Install HyperTest CLI. Run these tests on a new build of your service. It will catch regressions across your service response and outgoing calls.

5️⃣ You can make HyperTest tests part of your CI pipeline using pre-push commit hooks and sign-off every release using these autonomous test suite.

1. Installing HyperTest SDK

To begin, you'll need to install the HyperTest SDK and its CLI tool. These are the core components that enable HyperTest to interact with your application and manage API test automation effectively. The installation process is straightforward and can be done using package managers like npm for Node.js applications.

Once installed, you need to initialize the HyperTest SDK in your application, which typically involves adding a simple configuration file or command to integrate HyperTest with your app's codebase.

💡 Get started with HyperTest within 10 minutes of installation and start catching regressions from the very start.

2. Start your Application in Record Mode

After setting up the SDK, you'll need to start your application in "record mode." This mode enables HyperTest to monitor and capture all the outbound API calls your application makes.

When your application runs in this mode, HyperTest listens to the requests and the corresponding responses, creating a record of interactions with external services. This recording forms the basis for generating mock data that will be used during regression testing.

3. Introduce Live Traffic in Your Application

To ensure HyperTest can capture a wide range of scenarios, introduce some live traffic to your application. This can be done by simulating user activity or running existing test scripts that make API calls.

The HyperTest SDK will record the requests made to downstream services, along with their responses. These recordings are crucial for creating accurate mocks that simulate real-world conditions during regression testing.

💡 Invest in 100% automation and let your developers focus on speedy releases while ensuring quality code.

4. Use HyperTest CLI to run the Test Mode

Once the recording phase is complete, you can use the HyperTest CLI to replay the recorded requests. During this phase, the actual API calls will be replaced with the previously recorded mock responses.

This allows you to test your application in a controlled environment, ensuring that any changes in your code do not break existing functionality. After running these tests, HyperTest generates a regression report that highlights any discrepancies or issues detected.

5. Use the Dashboard to View All the Regressions

The final step is to access the HyperTest Dashboard, where you can view the detailed regression/coverage report. It provides a comprehensive evaluation of your test results, including pass/fail statuses, differences between expected and actual responses, and more.

This visualization helps you quickly identify and address any regressions introduced during development, ensuring your application remains stable and reliable.

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