Responses in PostQode
The Response section in PostQode refers to the area where the results of API requests made during testing are displayed and analyzed. It provides detailed information about the response received from the server after sending a request.
In other words, 'Response' refers to the data and information sent back from a server to a client (which could be a computer, application, or user) when the server has processed a request.
A Response section typically has the following breakdown:
Response Status
This indicates whether the request was successful or encountered an error. It includes the HTTP status code, such as "200" for a successful request, "404" for a "not found" error, or "500" for a server error.
Body
This refers to the content of the response received from the server when a request is sent. It typically contains the data or payload returned by the server in response to the client's request. To view the data easily, the response body has the features given below:
Headers
These are key-value pairs that provide additional information about the response. Headers might include details such as the content type of the response, caching headers, and other metadata.
Cookies
When the server sends cookies along with the response, they will be displayed in this section. Cookies are often used for session management and tracking user behavior.
Test Results
They validate whether responses received meet specific conditions or criteria. Users define assertions to check aspects such as the HTTP status code, the presence of headers, or the structure of the response body. The platform evaluates these assertions against the actual response and reports whether the assertion has passed or failed.
Assertions play a crucial role in determining the success or failure of API tests, helping users ensure the correctness and reliability of API responses.
Console
This offers users real-time log and debug information during test execution. It aids in identifying errors, verifying test accuracy, and monitoring progress, contributing to efficient troubleshooting and reliable test results.
In API testing and development, understanding and inspecting API responses is crucial for verifying correct functionality and extracting data for subsequent operations or user display.