API testing
[/ˌeɪ piː ˈaɪ ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
noun
teste de API
1. A software testing technique that involves testing application programming interfaces directly to verify that they function correctly, return expected data, handle errors properly, and meet performance requirements.
API testing is crucial for ensuring that the backend services communicate correctly with the frontend applications.
O teste de API é crucial para garantir que os serviços de backend se comuniquem corretamente com as aplicações de frontend.
2. The process of validating API functionality through automated or manual tests without involving the graphical user interface.
The development team conducted API testing before releasing the new payment integration.
A equipe de desenvolvimento realizou testes de API antes de lançar a nova integração de pagamento.
API testing has become an essential practice in modern software development across both Brazilian and American tech industries. With the rise of microservices architecture and cloud computing, API testing is now a standard skill required in tech companies worldwide. In Brazil, as the tech industry grows, more developers and QA professionals are specializing in API testing methodologies.
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