
3 July 2024 Leave a comment QA
When transitioning from testing only GET calls to more complex HTTP methods such as POST, PUT, and DELETE, finding the right resources can be challenging. Many public APIs require authentication or have limited free access. This guide will help you find reliable and free platforms to practice these types of API requests.
Recommended Free API Testing Platforms
1. HTTPBin
HTTPBin is an excellent resource for testing different types of HTTP requests. It echoes back the request data, allowing you to verify that your request does what you expect. Below are some of the services provided by HTTPBin:
- /anything: Returns most of the below.
- /ip: Returns Origin IP.
- /user-agent: Returns user-agent.
- /headers: Returns header dict.
- /get: Returns GET data.
- /post: Returns POST data.
- /put: Returns PUT data.
- /delete: Returns DELETE data.
- /gzip: Returns gzip-encoded data.
- /status/:code: Returns given HTTP Status code.
- /response-headers: Returns given response headers.
- /redirect/:n: 302 Redirects n times.
- /cookies: Returns cookie data.
- /cookies/set/:name/:value: Sets a simple cookie.
- /basic-auth/:user/:passwd: Challenges HTTPBasic Auth.
- /hidden-basic-auth/:user/:passwd: 404’d BasicAuth.
- /digest-auth/:qop/:user/:passwd: Challenges HTTP Digest Auth.
- /stream/:n: Streams n–100 lines.
- /delay/:n: Delays responding for n–10 seconds.
2. Postman
Postman offers numerous collections and examples that you can fork and use. You can also create your own mock server to simulate API requests and responses. This platform is user-friendly and widely used in the industry, making it a valuable tool for learning and practicing API testing.
3. JSONPlaceholder
JSONPlaceholder is a free fake online REST API for testing and prototyping. Powered by JSON Server and LowDB, it serves around 1.8 billion requests each month. This platform is ideal for testing various HTTP methods and handling JSON data.
4. Restful-API
Restful-API provides a great environment for sending POST, PUT, DELETE, and other types of requests. It actually stores the data created via POST, enabling you to retrieve it later using GET requests. This feature is particularly useful for end-to-end testing scenarios.
Enhancing Your API Testing with Repeato
For those looking to streamline their API testing processes, consider using Repeato. Repeato is a no-code test automation tool for iOS and Android, designed to help you create, run, and maintain automated tests for your apps. Its simplicity and efficiency make it an excellent choice for quality assurance. Repeato leverages computer vision and AI to provide a fast and reliable testing experience, particularly useful in scenarios where quick edits and test runs are required.
For more information on how Repeato can help enhance your testing workflow, visit our Getting Started page.