Automated REST Service Testing with Agile.Now Accelerator

Introduction

Agile.Now Accelerator offers a groundbreaking addition to the OutSystems ecosystem, allowing developers to effortlessly auto-generate REST services from database tables. With the integrated advanced automated testing system, developers can ensure the robustness and security of their applications. This guide elucidates what the Agile.Now Accelerator automatically tests and how it elevates the quality of your projects.

What Does Agile.Now Accelerator Automatically Test?

1. OpenAPI Document Adherence:
   Services generated are automatically validated against their OpenAPI v3.0 specifications, ensuring a strict adherence.

2. Authentication Tests:
   To affirm the security, endpoints are tested without authentication initially, ensuring they return the correct error responses.

3. Positive Testing:
   Agile.Now Accelerator ensures that CRUD operations (like insertions, retrieval, updates, and deletions) accurately reflect in the database and return the expected responses.

4. Negative Testing:
   The robustness of the API is paramount. The Accelerator challenges the API with erroneous calls to ensure error handling is optimal.

5. Permission Layers:
   Calls from users with various permission sets are emulated, ensuring unauthorized actions are consistently denied.

6. Sub-Entities Examination:
   Both main and sub-entities undergo rigorous testing patterns to guarantee holistic coverage.

7. Error Consistency Check:
   The API's error responses are cross-checked against predefined error codes for consistency and predictability.

Value Proposition for Developers Using Agile.Now Accelerator

1. Time Efficiency:
   Reduce manual testing efforts. Automated testing with Agile.Now Accelerator expedites the development cycle, enabling rapid deployment.

2. Comprehensive Coverage:
   Every aspect of the generated API is scrutinized, ensuring even the nuanced edge cases are tested.

3. Enhanced Security:
   Automatic testing of authentication and permission layers assures robust security measures.

4. Consistency and Predictability:
   Adherence to OpenAPI documentation and consistent error codes provide a dependable service to consumers.

5. Documentation and Clarity:
   Receive an in-depth report post-testing detailing all scenarios, outcomes, issues, and action recommendations.

6. Focus on Core Development:
   With the testing automated by Agile.Now Accelerator, channel your focus on core development and other essential tasks.

Conclusion

Harnessing the power of Agile.Now Accelerator for generating REST services atop OutSystems not only simplifies the development process but also ensures the deliverance of high-quality, secure, and reliable applications. By comprehending what's tested automatically, developers can strategize their manual testing and development efforts more effectively.