What is Step CI?
Step CI is an open-source API test automation framework designed to streamline API testing and quality assurance processes. It provides a comprehensive solution for automating security, performance, and load testing across various API types, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and SOAP. The framework supports multi-step workflows that chain requests together using captures and variables, allowing for complex testing scenarios.
Configuration is flexible, with support for YAML, JSON, or JavaScript, making it accessible for different development environments. Step CI integrates seamlessly with popular tools like Node.js, Docker, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and Jest, enabling efficient testing within existing CI/CD pipelines. It runs tests locally or in cloud environments, ensuring security by keeping tests on your network.
Features
- Language-agnostic Configuration: Configure easily with YAML, JSON, or JavaScript
- Universal API Testing: Test REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, and tRPC APIs
- Multi-Step Workflows: Chain requests together using captures and variables
- Data-Driven Testing: Use test data or generate mock data for comprehensive testing
- Parallel Execution: Run as many tests as you wish in parallel for efficiency
- Secure Testing: Run tests on your local network and CI/CD environments
Use Cases
- Automating API security testing for web applications
- Conducting performance and load testing on REST APIs
- Validating GraphQL API responses and schemas
- Testing SOAP API integrations in enterprise systems
- Implementing continuous integration testing with GitHub Actions
- Generating mock data for API development and testing
FAQs
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What types of APIs can Step CI test?
Step CI supports testing for REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, and tRPC APIs, making it a universal solution for various API protocols. -
How do I configure tests in Step CI?
Tests can be configured using YAML, JSON, or JavaScript, providing flexibility for different development preferences and environments. -
Can Step CI integrate with CI/CD pipelines?
Yes, Step CI integrates with tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab, and Docker, allowing seamless testing within CI/CD workflows. -
Does Step CI support data-driven testing?
Yes, it supports data-driven testing by allowing the use of test data or generation of mock data to enhance test coverage. -
Is Step CI free to use?
Step CI offers an open-source version that is free forever, with a support plan available for additional features like SLA support and training.
