Mastering SOAP UI for API Testing

Module 1: Introduction to API Testing and SOAP UI

• 1.1 Understanding API Testing
• 1.2 Overview of SOAP UI
• 1.3 Installing SOAP UI
• 1.4 Exploring SOAP UI Interface

Module 2: Creating Your First Project

• 2.1 Creating a New SOAP UI Project
• 2.2 Importing WSDLs and Endpoints
• 2.3 Exploring Project Structure

Module 3: Working with Requests and Responses

• 3.1 Creating SOAP Requests
• 3.2 Configuring Request Parameters
• 3.3 Handling Request Headers
• 3.4 Analyzing and Verifying SOAP Responses

Module 4: Data-Driven Testing

• 4.1 Parameterization in SOAP UI
• 4.2 Using Data Sources
• 4.3 Data-Driven Test Execution

Module 5: Assertions and Validations

• 5.1 Introduction to Assertions
• 5.2 Commonly Used Assertions
• 5.3 Creating Custom Assertions
• 5.4 Validating Responses

Module 6: Scripting in SOAP UI

• 6.1 Introduction to Groovy Scripting
• 6.2 Scripting Basics in SOAP UI
• 6.3 Adding Scripts to Test Cases
• 6.4 Scripting Best Practices

Module 7: Security Testing with SOAP UI

• 7.1 Overview of API Security
• 7.2 Configuring Security Tests in SOAP UI
• 7.3 Handling Authentication and Authorization

Module 8: Load Testing with SOAP UI

• 8.1 Introduction to Load Testing
• 8.2 Configuring Load Tests
• 8.3 Analyzing Load Test Results

Module 9: RESTful Web Services Testing

• 9.1 Introduction to RESTful APIs
• 9.2 Creating RESTful Requests in SOAP UI
• 9.3 Handling RESTful Responses
• 9.4 Combining SOAP and REST Testing in a Project

Module 10: Version Control and Collaboration

• 10.1 Integrating SOAP UI with Version Control Systems
• 10.2 Collaborative Testing with SOAP UI
• 10.3 Best Practices for Team Work

Module 11: Advanced Topics

• 11.1 Using Mock Services
• 11.2 Automation with SOAP UI
• 11.3 Performance Tuning and Optimization
• 11.4 Troubleshooting and Debugging

Module 12: Case Studies and Real-world Scenarios

• 12.1 Applying SOAP UI to Real-world Projects
• 12.2 Case Studies of Successful API Testing
• 12.3 Q&A and Discussion

This course outline covers a range of topics from basic to advanced SOAP UI functionalities. Adjustments can be made based on the audience’s prior knowledge and specific requirements. Practical hands-on exercises and real-world examples should be included throughout the course to reinforce learning.