Java API Testing: Build a Framework with Playwright and JUnit

API testing is crucial for ensuring the reliability of modern applications, but building a maintainable automation suite can be complex. This course provides a practical, step-by-step guide to developing robust API test automation using the popular Java ecosystem. By the end of this course, you will have the practical skills to design, structure, and implement a complete API testing framework from the ground up. You will understand how to apply standard testing patterns, manage dependencies, generate detailed reports, and prepare your tests for continuous integration pipelines. What you'll learn: * Understand the core concepts of RESTful architecture, HTTP methods, status codes, and request/response structures necessary for effective API interaction. * Configure a modern Java testing project and apply the Playwright library for efficient and reliable API request handling. * Design a modular and scalable testing framework using JUnit for test execution and advanced features like parameterized testing. * Apply best practices for handling complex data payloads, serialization, and deserialization using Java objects. * Integrate the Allure reporting tool to generate professional, detailed test execution summaries and failure analysis reports. * Practice setting up basic CI/CD principles to run your automated tests reliably within an integrated build pipeline. The course begins with foundational knowledge of REST APIs and progresses quickly into practical Java coding. We focus on building the framework incrementally, ensuring every component—from setup to reporting—is clearly explained through written examples and code snippets. This course is designed for absolute beginners in test automation, quality assurance professionals, and developers looking to add robust API testing skills to their repertoire. No prior experience with Playwright or advanced Java is required. Start reading today and build your first professional API automation framework.