17-Module REST Assured Syllabus

The syllabus follows the same learning approach used in real-world API Automation projects.

Module 1 – REST API Fundamentals

Topics Covered

Real-Time Usage

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Understanding backend APIs before automation development.

Module 2 – REST Assured Introduction & Setup

Topics Covered

Real-Time Usage

Framework setup and project initialization.

Module 3 – HTTP Methods Automation

Topics Covered

GET

  • Simple GET
  • Query Parameters
  • Path Parameters
  • Pagination
  • Filtering
  • Sorting

POST

  • Create Resource
  • JSON Request Body
  • Nested JSON
  • JSON Arrays

PUT & PATCH

  • Complete Update
  • Partial Update
  • Conditional Update

DELETE

  • Delete Resource
  • Delete Validation

Real-Time Usage

CRUD automation for business APIs.

Module 4 – Request Creation Techniques

Topics Covered

  • HashMap
  • POJO Classes
  • JSON Files
  • String Payload
  • Dynamic Payload Generation
  • Reusable Payload Utilities

Real-Time Usage

Reusable request data management.

Module 5 – Request Specification & Response Specification

Topics Covered

  • RequestSpecification
  • ResponseSpecification
  • Common Headers
  • Reusable Request Templates
  • Common Assertions
  • Specification Builder Pattern

Real-Time Usage

Reducing duplicate code across enterprise projects.

Module 6 – Response Validation

Topics Covered

  • Status Code Validation
  • Header Validation
  • Body Validation
  • JSONPath
  • Nested JSON
  • Arrays
  • Conditional Validation
  • JSON Schema Validation

Real-Time Usage

Backend data validation.

Module 7 – Authentication & Authorization

Topics Covered

  • Basic Authentication
  • Bearer Token
  • OAuth 2.0
  • JWT
  • Token Generation
  • Token Reuse
  • Token Expiration
  • Invalid Token Scenarios

Real-Time Usage

Testing secured APIs.

Module 8 – API Chaining

Topics Covered

  • Extract Response Values
  • Pass Data Between APIs
  • Dynamic Data Sharing
  • End-to-End Validation
  • Dependent APIs
  • Chaining Failure Handling

Real-Time Usage

Complete business workflow automation.

Module 9 – Assertions & Matchers

Topics Covered

  • Hamcrest Matchers
  • equalTo()
  • contains()
  • hasSize()
  • Null Validation
  • Regex Validation
  • Conditional Assertions
  • Soft Assertions
  • Hard Assertions

Real-Time Usage

Readable and accurate validations.

Module 10 – Negative & Edge Case Testing

Topics Covered

  • Invalid Payload
  • Missing Fields
  • Invalid Data Types
  • Empty Payload
  • SQL Injection
  • XSS Injection
  • Boundary Value Testing
  • Large Payload Testing

Real-Time Usage

Defensive API testing.

Module 11 – Data-Driven Testing

Topics Covered

Real-Time Usage

Regression testing with multiple datasets.

Module 12 – Test Framework Structure

Topics Covered

  • API Framework Design
  • Utility Classes
  • Constants
  • Configuration Files
  • Environment Management
  • Base Test
  • Reusability

Real-Time Usage

Enterprise framework development.

Module 13 – Logging & Reporting

Topics Covered

  • Request Logging
  • Response Logging
  • Log4j
  • Allure Reports
  • Extent Reports
  • Failure Logs
  • Debugging Failed APIs

Real-Time Usage

Debugging and reporting.

Module 14 – CI/CD Integration

Topics Covered

  • Maven Commands
  • Jenkins Integration
  • Pipeline Execution
  • Parameterized Builds
  • Environment Execution
  • Report Generation
  • Build Failure Validation

Real-Time Usage

Continuous API testing.

Module 15 – Mocking & Contract Testing

Topics Covered

  • Mock APIs
  • Swagger Validation
  • Contract Testing
  • Schema Validation
  • API Versioning
  • Backward Compatibility

Real-Time Usage

Testing before backend availability.

Module 16 – Performance & Security Basics

Topics Covered

  • Response Time Validation
  • Throughput
  • Load Testing Concepts
  • Stress Testing Concepts
  • Rate Limiting
  • Security Headers
  • OWASP API Risks

Real-Time Usage

Production readiness validation.

Module 17 – Real-Time Project & Interview Preparation

Topics Covered

Real-Time Usage

Enterprise API Automation ownership.

Senior-Level Summary

According to your notes, this syllabus covers:

  • Real-Time REST Assured Automation
  • Enterprise Framework Development
  • API Automation Interview Preparation

Suitable for professionals with 0–6 years of experience.

12-Sprint Real-Time Project Journey

The syllabus is applied through a complete FakeStore E-Commerce automation project consisting of 12 real-time sprints and 128 practical tasks.

Sprint 0 – Project Analysis

Topics Covered

  • API Identification
  • Module Categorization
  • Public vs Secured APIs
  • CRUD Identification
  • Business-Critical APIs
  • Automation Scope
  • Test Scope Document

Sprint 1 – Framework & Smoke Automation

Topics Covered

  • REST Assured Project Setup
  • Maven Configuration
  • Dependencies
  • Base URI
  • Base Path
  • Logging
  • Environment Configuration
  • BaseTest
  • Utilities
  • Git Integration
  • Smoke Automation

Sprint 2 – Product Module

Topics Covered

  • Product CRUD
  • Category Validation
  • Pagination
  • Empty Response Validation
  • Create Product
  • Duplicate Validation
  • Update Product
  • Delete Product

Sprint 3 – User Module

Topics Covered

  • Create User
  • Fetch User
  • Update User
  • Delete User
  • Negative Scenarios
  • Payload Validation

Sprint 4 – Authentication & Security

Topics Covered

  • Login
  • Token Generation
  • Token Validation
  • Invalid Login
  • Expired Token
  • SQL Injection
  • XSS
  • Unauthorized Access
  • Forbidden Access

Sprint 5 – Cart & Order

Topics Covered

  • Create Cart
  • Add Product
  • Fetch Cart
  • Update Cart
  • Delete Cart
  • Create Order
  • Order Validation

Sprint 6 – API Chaining

Workflow

 
Login
   ↓
Generate Token
   ↓
Create User
   ↓
Create Product
   ↓
Create Cart
   ↓
Update Cart
   ↓
Delete Cart
   ↓
Validation
 

Topics Covered

  • Dynamic Data Sharing
  • Chaining Validation
  • End-to-End Testing
  • Failure Handling

Sprint 7 – Response Validation & Contract Testing

Topics Covered

  • Status Codes
  • Response Time
  • Headers
  • Mandatory Fields
  • Nested JSON
  • Arrays
  • Data Types
  • Swagger Validation
  • Contract Testing
  • Backward Compatibility

Sprint 8 – Negative & Edge Case Testing

Topics Covered

  • Invalid Payload
  • Missing Fields
  • Invalid Headers
  • Invalid Authentication
  • Boundary Values
  • Large Payload
  • Rate Limiting
  • Error Schema Validation

Sprint 9 – Data-Driven Testing

Topics Covered

  • Multiple Datasets
  • Independent Test Data
  • Regression Execution
  • Partial Failure Handling
  • Test Optimization

Sprint 10 – CI/CD Integration

Topics Covered

  • Maven Execution
  • Jenkins Integration
  • Environment Parameters
  • CI Reports
  • Build Validation
  • Nightly Execution

Sprint 11 – Release & Production Support

Topics Covered

  • Post-Deployment Smoke Testing
  • Hotfix Validation
  • Production Issue Reproduction
  • Rollback Validation
  • API Sign-Off

Sprint 12 – Senior-Level Ownership

Topics Covered

  • Automation Strategy
  • Regression Planning
  • Effort Estimation
  • Mentoring
  • Framework Stability
  • Execution Optimization
  • Flaky API Handling
  • Stakeholder Reporting

Demo APIs for Practice

The practical exercises use multiple public APIs.

Purpose Demo API
Authentication & Users ReqRes
Booking CRUD Restful Booker
E-Commerce DummyJSON
Generic CRUD JSONPlaceholder
Swagger Practice PetStore
Complete E-Commerce Project FakeStore API

Deep-Dive Practical Exercise Structure

This roadmap acts as the central hub for the complete practical series.

Cluster 2

API Understanding & Framework Setup

Includes:

  • Sprint 0
  • Framework Setup Modules

Cluster 3

HTTP Methods & Request Data Handling

Includes:

  • CRUD Operations
  • Request Creation
  • Payload Handling

Cluster 4

Authentication, Token Handling & Response Validation

Includes:

Cluster 5

API Chaining, Negative Testing & Data-Driven Testing

Includes:

  • API Chaining
  • Security Testing
  • Edge Cases
  • Data-Driven Testing

Cluster 6

CI/CD, Contract Testing & Senior-Level Tasks

Includes:

  • Jenkins
  • Mock APIs
  • Contract Testing
  • Performance Basics
  • Framework Ownership

Concept References

For detailed concept explanations, refer to your REST Assured Q&A pillar articles covering:

  • REST Fundamentals
  • Framework Setup
  • Request & Response Specifications
  • Response Validation
  • Authentication
  • API Chaining
  • Framework Design

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this roadmap organized?

The roadmap combines:

  • 17 REST Assured Modules
  • 12 Real-Time Project Sprints
  • 6 Public Demo APIs

into a complete learning journey.

Where should beginners start?

Begin with:

Then continue with:

  • Sprint 0
  • Sprint 1

before moving to advanced topics.

Which demo APIs are used?

The roadmap includes:

  • ReqRes
  • Restful Booker
  • DummyJSON
  • JSONPlaceholder
  • Swagger PetStore
  • FakeStore API

How many practical tasks are included?

The roadmap includes:

  • 17 Learning Modules
  • 12 Real-Time Sprints
  • 128 Practical Tasks

along with exercises using six public APIs.

Who is this roadmap designed for?

According to your notes, this roadmap is suitable for professionals with 0–6 years of experience and is intended to prepare learners for enterprise-level REST Assured Automation Framework development and API Automation interviews.