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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Learn the fundamentals and advanced techniques of REST API automation using REST Assured from scratch. This course covers everything from setting up Java, Eclipse, and REST Assured to creating robust automation frameworks for REST API testing. By the end of the course, you'll have hands-on experience in automating REST API requests using tools like Postman and REST Assured, performing validations, handling JSON and XML responses, and using OAuth for real-world API integrations such as Twitter. You will start by setting up the necessary tools, including Java and Eclipse, before diving into understanding REST API architecture and HTTP methods. You will get practical examples and tutorials on working with GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests, along with advanced topics like OAuth authentication and response validations. The course also walks you through creating your own REST API automation framework using Maven and integrating with Jenkins for continuous integration. This course is ideal for beginners who are new to API automation testing as well as professionals looking to enhance their automation skills. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to design and implement REST API test automation workflows, perform test validations, and troubleshoot errors in a real-world setting.