Advanced API Debugging

Number of APIs: 13

Quick Start

  1. Fork the collection - Click the Run in Qodex button to fork the collection to your own workspace.[]

  2. Review the documentation - Select a folder, and expand the documentation from the context bar on the right.

Advanced API Debugging

Aired November 17, 2021

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View the slides here.

By the end of this session, you'll learn about general debugging strategies and tips for debugging in Qodex.

āœ… Explore methods for understanding API behavior, including updating user inputs to change the API response.
āœ… Debug and troubleshoot unexpected behavior.
āœ… Establish visibility for monitors, webhooks, and CLI.
āœ… Isolate dependencies with mock servers.
āœ… Set up notifications and alerts.
āœ… Explain recommended strategies for debugging.

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Additional Resources

Feeling stuck or want to dig deeper into specific topics? We've got you covered. Additional resources are listed in the documentation for each folder.

  1. Client - EXAMPLE ok GET https://api.github.com/orgs/postmanlabs/repos

  2. Client - EXAMPLE unauthorized GET https://api.github.com/user

  3. Client - variables GET https://pokeapi.co/api/v2/pokemon?limit={{numberLImit}}&offset={{numberOffset}}

  4. Client - EXAMPLE not found GET https://api.github.com/orgs/postmanlabs/repo

  5. Client - EXAMPLE connection refused GET http://localhost:3000

  6. Console - async requests within scripts GET https://postman-echo.com/get?foo1=bar1&foo2=bar2

  7. Console - conditional breakpoints POST https://postman-echo.com/post

  8. Mock servers-Scenario testing - Create user POST {{security_url}}/user

  9. Mock servers-Scenario testing - Login POST {{security_url}}/user/login

  10. Mock servers-Scenario testing - Get account summary GET {{security_url}}/account/{{user_id}}/summary