REST Assured Java - Testing Employee Database

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REST Assured Java - Testing Employee Database

This course is part of Spring Boot REST API: Real-World Java Projects Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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This hands-on course is designed to guide learners through the complete process of building, executing, and validating RESTful API tests using Java and REST Assured. Anchored in a real-world case study—the Employee Database API—this course enables learners to configure a robust testing environment, construct dynamic JSON payloads, and apply critical REST operations (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) through structured automation scripts.

Learners will explore best practices for mapping JSON to Java POJOs, asserting API responses using Hamcrest matchers, and evaluating final test outcomes to confirm successful CRUD operations. Each module is structured with instructional clarity and reinforced with quizzes to strengthen comprehension and practical skills. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently develop, execute, and verify REST API automation workflows in Java, applying principles that reflect industry standards in software quality engineering.

This module introduces learners to the complete workflow of setting up and executing REST API tests in a real-world employee database case study using Java and REST Assured. Starting from project configuration and data preparation to API development, testing, and output validation, students will build a strong foundation in creating and verifying RESTful services with modern testing frameworks and best practices.

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10 videos4 assignments

10 videos Total 60 minutes

Introduction to Project 5 minutes
Creating JSON Data 4 minutes
Adding Dependencies 6 minutes
Employee Details Part 1 6 minutes
Employee Details Part 2 8 minutes
Employee Details Part 3 7 minutes
Add Employee Details 10 minutes
Update Employee Details 6 minutes
Delete Employee Details 4 minutes
Output of the Project 3 minutes

4 assignments Total 75 minutes

Project Setup and Data Preparation 15 minutes
Implementing Employee Details API 15 minutes
Untitled 15 minutes
Graded Quiz: Building and Testing an Employee REST API 30 minutes

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Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

The clear examples on chaining API requests to manage employee dependency data were a huge breakthrough for me.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

The lectures on parameterized tests and data management for multiple employee records were a significant highlight for me.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

The deep dive into authentication and authorization mechanisms using REST Assured was extremely beneficial for real-world scenarios.

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