Elixir HTTP Servers for API Testing

Ensuring the reliability of applications that interact with external services is crucial, but testing these integrations can be complex. This course provides you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to develop custom HTTP servers in Elixir, allowing you to effectively simulate external APIs and streamline your integration and end-to-end testing processes. What you'll learn: * Learn the core concepts of HTTP protocols and server-client communication. * Understand Elixir's Plug specification for building reusable web components. * Implement custom HTTP servers using the Cowboy library to handle requests and responses. * Configure simulated API endpoints to control data, status codes, and latency for testing. * Apply effective strategies for integration and end-to-end testing of external service dependencies. * Practice designing flexible server behaviors to test various application states and error conditions. The course begins with core HTTP concepts and Elixir's web ecosystem, then progressively guides you through building and configuring custom servers with Plug and Cowboy, culminating in practical application for diverse testing needs. This course is designed for beginner Elixir developers, quality assurance engineers, and anyone looking to enhance their testing strategies for applications interacting with external APIs. No prior experience with Plug or Cowboy is required, just a basic understanding of Elixir. Start building robust testing environments for your Elixir applications today.