Karate Fundamentals from Pluralsight

Karate is an open-source platform combining API automation, performance testing, mocks and UI automation into a single unified framework. This course will teach you the fundamentals of Karate by building an automated testing framework from scratch.

Implementing both automation and performance testing of APIs used to require different frameworks, but what if there was a framework that could handle both of these testing types (and much more)?

In this course, Karate Fundamentals, you’ll learn to utilize the Karate open-source unified test automation platform to combine Automation and Performance Testing of APIs into a single testing framework.

First, you’ll explore the Karate test platform and get an idea of the different types of test automation that are possible.

After that, you’ll build an entire API automation and performance testing framework from scratch against a real E-Commerce API.

Finally, you’ll learn how to set up and configure a CI/CD pipeline in Jenkins to run the suite of automated tests that you have created.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of a test automation engineer needed to implement automated and performance testing of APIs.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introducing Karate

Initial Karate Framework

Optimizing Our Karate Framework

Performance Testing in Karate

Karate Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices

Karate Integration with CI/CD Pipelines

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Not for complete beginners, as it assumes some familiarity with API testing

Teaches skills, knowledge, and tools that are highly relevant to industry

Develops professional skills or deep expertise in API testing

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Karate Fundamentals with these activities:

Review API automation concepts

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Review the fundamentals of API automation to strengthen the foundation for this course.

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Read through course materials related to API automation.
Complete any refresher quizzes or exercises.

Build a simple API automation framework

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Practice building an API automation framework using Karate to reinforce the concepts covered in the course.

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Find a tutorial or documentation on building an API automation framework with Karate.
Set up a development environment for Karate.
Follow the tutorial to build the framework.
Test the framework with a simple API.

Participate in a Karate study group

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Engage in discussions and collaborative learning with peers in a Karate study group to deepen understanding and exchange ideas.

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Join or form a study group with other students taking the course.
Meet regularly to discuss the course material.
Share knowledge, insights, and challenges.

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Practice writing Karate scripts for API automation

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Develop proficiency in writing Karate scripts for API automation by completing practice exercises.

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Find resources or practice platforms that provide Karate coding exercises.
Work through the exercises, writing and testing Karate scripts.
Review solutions and explanations to improve understanding.

Develop an API performance testing suite

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Build a performance testing suite using Karate to enhance the skills learned in the course.

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Plan and design the performance testing suite based on the requirements.
Develop Karate scripts for performance testing.
Set up monitoring and performance metrics.
Execute performance tests and analyze the results.

Build a Karate-based API testing framework for a real-world application

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Apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the course by building a practical project that addresses a real-world API testing need.

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Identify a suitable real-world application or API to test.
Design and develop a Karate-based API testing framework tailored to the application.
Write and execute Karate scripts to automate the API testing process.
Analyze the test results and make recommendations for improving the application's functionality and performance.

Contribute to the Karate Framework project

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Gain hands-on experience in contributing to an open-source project related to Karate to further enhance understanding and skills.

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Identify an issue or feature to work on in the Karate Framework project.
Fork the Karate Framework repository.
Make changes, test them, and submit a pull request.
Participate in discussions and provide feedback to other contributors.

Career center

Learners who complete Karate Fundamentals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Engineer in Test

Software Engineers in Test (SETs) use their expertise in software development and testing to help teams create high-quality products. The Karate Fundamentals course can provide a valuable foundation for those looking to pursue a career as a SET. It offers hands-on experience in API automation and performance testing, which are key skills for this role. The course also covers best practices for test automation, which can help SETs write more efficient and effective tests.

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Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineers (TAEs) use their knowledge of programming and testing to develop and maintain automated tests. The Karate Fundamentals course can help TAEs build a strong foundation in API automation and performance testing, which are essential skills for this role. The course also covers best practices for test automation, which can help TAEs write more efficient and effective tests.

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Performance Engineer

Performance Engineers use their expertise in performance testing to help teams identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in their software. The Karate Fundamentals course can provide a valuable foundation for those looking to pursue a career as a Performance Engineer. It offers hands-on experience in API performance testing, which is a key skill for this role. The course also covers best practices for performance testing, which can help Performance Engineers write more efficient and effective tests.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts (QAAs) use their knowledge of testing to help teams identify and resolve defects in their software. The Karate Fundamentals course can provide a valuable foundation for those looking to pursue a career as a QAA. It offers hands-on experience in API automation and performance testing, which are key skills for this role. The course also covers best practices for test automation, which can help QAAs write more efficient and effective tests.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers use their knowledge of systems engineering to design, develop, and maintain complex systems. While the Karate Fundamentals course is not a direct fit for Systems Engineers, it can provide valuable knowledge of API automation and performance testing, which can be beneficial for those working on projects that involve APIs.

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Project Manager

Project Managers use their knowledge of project management to plan, execute, and deliver projects. While the Karate Fundamentals course is not a direct fit for Project Managers, it can provide valuable knowledge of API automation and performance testing, which can be beneficial for those managing projects that involve APIs.

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Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineers use their knowledge of software and hardware to help users resolve technical issues. While the Karate Fundamentals course is not a direct fit for Technical Support Engineers, it can provide valuable knowledge of API automation and performance testing, which can be beneficial for those supporting products that use APIs.

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Product Manager

Product Managers use their knowledge of product management to create and manage products. While the Karate Fundamentals course is not a direct fit for Product Managers, it can provide valuable knowledge of API automation and performance testing, which can be beneficial for those working on products that involve APIs.

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Sales Engineer

Sales Engineers use their knowledge of sales and engineering to help customers solve technical problems. While the Karate Fundamentals course is not a direct fit for Sales Engineers, it can provide valuable knowledge of API automation and performance testing, which can be beneficial for those working on projects that involve APIs.

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Customer Success Manager

Customer Success Managers use their knowledge of customer success to help customers achieve their goals. While the Karate Fundamentals course is not a direct fit for Customer Success Managers, it can provide valuable knowledge of API automation and performance testing, which can be beneficial for those working on projects that involve APIs.

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Software Developer

Software Developers use their programming skills to design, develop, and maintain software applications. While the Karate Fundamentals course is not a direct fit for Software Developers, it can provide valuable knowledge of API automation and performance testing, which can be beneficial for those working on projects that involve APIs.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts use their knowledge of business analysis to help businesses define and solve business problems. While the Karate Fundamentals course is not a direct fit for Business Analysts, it can provide valuable knowledge of API automation and performance testing, which can be beneficial for those working on projects that involve APIs.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers use their knowledge of writing and technology to create technical documentation. While the Karate Fundamentals course is not a direct fit for Technical Writers, it can provide valuable knowledge of API automation and performance testing, which can be beneficial for those writing documentation for products that involve APIs.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts use their knowledge of data analysis to help businesses make informed decisions. While the Karate Fundamentals course is not a direct fit for Data Analysts, it can provide valuable knowledge of API automation and performance testing, which can be beneficial for those working on projects that involve data analysis.

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UX Designer

UX Designers use their knowledge of user experience to design and improve the user experience of products. While the Karate Fundamentals course is not a direct fit for UX Designers, it can provide valuable knowledge of API automation and performance testing, which can be beneficial for those working on products that involve APIs.

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