Intercept Browser API Calls | Bondar Academy

Lesson Summary

In this lesson, we explore how to utilize APIs with Playwright to enhance testing efficiency, specifically focusing on creating and deleting articles through API calls. Key Concepts Covered: Intercepting API Calls: Understanding how to intercept and read API responses during application operations. Creating Articles: Steps to create a new article, validate its creation, and ensure data cleanup post-testing. Deleting Articles via API: Using API calls to delete test data quickly and efficiently. Process Overview: Trigger the creation of a new article and validate its presence on the homepage. Extract the slug ID from the API response after article creation. Use the waitForResponse method to capture the API response and retrieve the slug ID . Make a DELETE request using the extracted slug ID to remove the article. Validate the deletion by checking the response status code. Important Notes: Ensure to define waitForResponse immediately after the action that triggers the API call for accurate execution. Use the appropriate headers, including authorization tokens, when making API requests. By following these steps, you can efficiently manage test data and streamline your testing process using Playwright and APIs. This approach minimizes manual interactions and enhances test reliability.