In an era where APIs serve as the backbone of modern applications, ensuring their reliability and functionality is paramount. In this session, Jim Medlock — accomplished software developer and co-founder at Chingu — breaks down the basics of REST APIs and how to master some of the essential tools and techniques needed to test them.

Using the command line, Jim will walk you through how to:

• Explore the capabilities of curl and jq
• Craft and execute HTTP requests effortlessly
• Harness the power of jq for parsing and manipulating JSON responses with ease.

He’ll also delve into the world of Postman, a versatile API testing platform trusted by developers worldwide which offers a comprehensive suite of features to streamline your testing workflow. Through hands-on demonstrations, you'll discover how to create collections, define test scenarios, and automate repetitive tasks using Postman's intuitive interface.

🤖 See you on Monday, 26 February 2024 at 4:00 PM GMT for this unmissable opportunity to expand your knowledge and elevate your testing prowess in the dynamic landscape of API development!