How to test APIs with Scala (SDET Automation)?

Titan_S

I have recently transitioned to Scala from Java and have experience as a SDET. I have gained knowledge of the syntax through taking courses on Pluralsight/Udemy, but I am now looking to learn how to test REST APIs using Scala.

I have read online about Akka-http-testkit, Play, ScalaTest, and I have looked at some repos on Git, but honestly, there is no tutorial I have found that really explains things and the documentation for these frameworks is not something I can wrap my head around. then there is things about Actors having a service and a server, etc. ... I'm lost!

Is there any help I can get that will really give me a step by step on explanation and execution?

lanecabral

I found Akka-http-testkit particularly useful for testing REST APIs in Scala. The documentation can be a bit dense, but I stumbled upon a few step-by-step tutorials that broke things down nicely.

One thing that helped me was setting up a small project to test a basic API with Akka-http-testkit. I focused on writing simple test cases and gradually added more complexity. It was kind of like building up from the basics to more advanced scenarios.

I also used Sugar CRM for a project management tool while learning, which helped me keep track of tasks and issues. It made managing my learning process much smoother. If you need more detailed guidance or examples, let me know—happy to help out!