setMethods

This is pre-built Action located under the WebService List Element. It instructs the Avo Assure Client to set the method for the web service execution.

Using the "SetMethods" Action in API testing ensures that the correct HTTP method is used for web service execution.

Note: This step is part of the web service request process.

Syntax

Input: <Method>

Note: “setMethods” sets one of the below methods to the immediately above End point URL. The methods supported are:

• GET

• POST

• HEAD

• PUT

• DELETE

All method types should be in uppercase.

Output: N/A

Usecase/Example

Scenario

In an online banking application, the system needs to fetch account details using a RESTful API. During the API testing process, it's important to set the correct HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) for each web service request to ensure the correct operation is performed.

The Avo Assure involves verifying that the application correctly retrieves user account information via the API by sending a GET request to the appropriate endpoint. The method used for the request must be set correctly to ensure that the API returns the correct data.

Testing Example:

Input

HTTP method: GET

Expected Result:

The application should send a GET request to the https://api.onlinebanking.com/v1/account/details endpoint.

Output:

The setMethod Action is sets the method for web service.