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Discover how to efficiently use Restassured to avoid repetitive code by writing common query parameters globally.
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Simplifying Your Restassured Tests: Write Common Query Parameters Once

If you're working with Restassured for API testing, you might have faced the annoying challenge of repeatedly writing similar query parameters across various requests. Not only does this clutter your code, but it also makes it harder to maintain. Thankfully, there's a way to simplify this process by writing common query parameters globally. In this post, we'll explore how to implement this effectively, keeping your code neat and readable.

The Problem: Repeating Query Parameters

In a typical Restassured setup, many developers find themselves writing similar code snippets over and over. For example, consider the following code:

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This pattern repeats for different dates (today, Tomorrow, Nextday), making it tedious and prone to errors if changes are needed. So, how can we streamline this?

The Solution: Centralize Common Requests

We can create a RequestSpecification that encapsulates our common settings, which allows us to reuse them without rewriting the same lines of code multiple times. Let’s break it down into appropriate steps.

Step 1: Create a Common Request Specification

Instead of repeating the same lines in different parts of your test files, you can define the common parameters once in a dedicated specification. Here’s how:

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Step 2: Use the Common Specification in Requests

Once you have created the common request specification, you can easily modify it for specific queries. This is how to make specific requests with different date parameters:

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Benefits of this Approach

Cleaner Code: Reduces redundancy making your test files cleaner and easier to read.

Easier Maintenance: Any change to the common parameters can be made in one place rather than throughout the codebase.

Increased Efficiency: Saves time and effort in writing repetitive code.

Conclusion

Refactoring your Restassured API tests to utilize common query parameters not only cleans up your code but also enhances readability and maintainability. By following a structured approach to define shared specifications, you'll find your testing process becomes much more efficient. So, next time you find yourself repeating similar code, remember this strategy to refactor and streamline your API tests.

Happy testing!