Explain API testing with an example
API testing, or application programming interface testing, is a type of software testing that focuses on the testing of individual API methods and the interactions between different APIs. This type of testing is typically performed at the integration level, after unit testing is completed, and before user interface testing begins. It is used to validate that the API behaves correctly and that it meets the requirements of the system. API testing can be performed manually or using automated testing tools. Some common tasks that are performed during API testing include: · Testing the functionality of the API to ensure it behaves as expected · Verifying that the API returns the correct response for different input valuesChecking for error handling and validation of input Testing for security vulnerabilities · Checking for performa...