Let's Explore Our APIs

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Explores using exploratory testing for APIs rather than relying only on automated checks like status codes, response body contents, or response times. Describes a practical process the presenter’s team uses to apply agile-style exploratory testing to APIs, suitable for testers of any technical level, and provides concrete steps to adopt the approach.

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1. 0:00API discovery journey
2. 1:08API testing importance
3. 3:17API testing basics tools
4. 5:23Pesticide paradox test wear
5. 7:09Hidden API bugs
6. 8:55User role in testing
7. 10:22Manual tests documentation
8. 12:52Exploratory API testing
9. 14:59Exploratory test charter
10. 18:12First MOB testing ManoMano
11. 21:23Session results learnings
12. 22:26Improving exploratory testing
13. 24:11Detailed test personas
14. 26:18Concrete test example capitalization
15. 28:26Moving to collaborative sessions
16. 29:29Unlimited test exploration
17. 30:38Conclusion exploration invite

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