What are the best API testing tools?

API is an acronym that stands for Application Programming Interface. API is a collection of routines, protocols, and tools for creating software applications. APIs define how software should interact with other software.

Nil Lenon
5 min readNov 16, 2022

API testing is a type of software testing that focuses on the direct testing of APIs. It also involves integration testing to verify if the API responds to exceptions regarding application functionality, performance, security, and reliability. During API testing, the focus is on the logical layer of the software architecture.

Having the right processes and tools for API testing is essential.

Here are some test tools that we will not be able to do without!

Postman

Postman is an API development environment. The Postman API development environment is divided into three parts: collections, workspaces, and built-in tools. Postman collections are used to run requests, test and debug, create automated tests, and simulate, document, and monitor the API.

The Postman workspace provides collaboration features. It lets you share collections, set permissions, and manage participation across multiple…

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Nil Lenon

A software specialist during the day and a side hustler during night. Writing about code, IT products, personal development and career tips.