The document discusses various API testing tools and their features, comparing aspects like workflow testing, cross-platform compatibility, and automation capabilities. It highlights the pros and cons of different tools, such as freemium SaaS offerings and the necessity of JavaScript skills. The content also includes links to sample tests and integrates with platforms like Jenkins and GitHub.

2. James Messinger
@BigstickCarpet
GitHub.com/BigstickCarpet

3. apitesting.bigstickcarpet.com
‣ See the API that we'll be testing!
‣ Download sample tests!
‣ Links to even more exciting downloads!

4. API Testing Tools
‣ Workflow testing vs
Endpoint testing
‣ Cross-Platform
‣ CI/CD Integrations
‣ Local-First
‣ Free (as in beer 🍺)

6. ‣ CLI + Browser
‣ IDE Integrations
‣ Flow control
‣ Reusability
‣ Easily automated
‣ Browser testing, FTW!

7. ‣ Lots of moving parts
‣ Requires JS skills
‣ No GUI

10. ‣ Chrome extension
‣ Intuitive GUI
‣ Simple test builder
‣ Jenkins & GitHub
integrations
‣ Freemium SaaS features

11. ‣ Limited test capabilities
‣ No flow control
‣ Limited reusability
‣ Automation requires Maven

14. ‣ Native app
‣ Intuitive GUI
‣ JavaScript tests
‣ Flow control
‣ Easily automated
‣ Freemium SaaS features

15. ‣ Requires JS skills
‣ Reusability requires JS hackery
‣ Limited third-party libs

18. ‣ Native app
‣ GUI test builder
‣ JavaScript tests
‣ Swagger integration
‣ Easy reusability
‣ Easily automated
‣ Freemium SaaS features

19. ‣ Complex UI
‣ Limited flow control
‣ Limited third-party libs

22. James Messinger
@BigstickCarpet
GitHub.com/BigstickCarpet