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What are the key components to test in an API?

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Request Components:

  • Headers, parameters, and body format validation
  • Input data types and constraints

Response Validation:

  • HTTP status codes and response headers
  • Response body structure and content accuracy

Functional Testing:

  • Business logic correctness
  • Data transformation and processing

Non-Functional Testing:

  • Performance (response times, throughput)
  • Security (authentication, authorization)
  • Error handling and edge cases
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