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REST Assured

Java DSL for easy testing of REST services with fluent Given/When/Then assertions.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars6.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Java Rest TestingRest Assured LibGiven When Then DslDeveloper ToolsFluent Api Assertions
Overview

Why consider REST Assured?

REST Assured is an open-source Java domain-specific language (DSL) for simplifying the testing and validation of RESTful web services written by Johan Haleby. REST Assured validates JSON and XML responses, authentication schemes, and headers with readable Given-When-Then patterns.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of REST Assured

REST Assured validates enterprise Java microservice responses with fluent matcher chains.

Quickstart

xml
1<dependency>
2 <groupId>io.rest-assured</groupId>
3 <artifactId>rest-assured</artifactId>
4 <version>5.4.0</version>
5 <scope>test</scope>
6</dependency>

REST Assured is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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REST Assured FAQs

REST Assured is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

REST Assured is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

REST Assured is listed as an alternative to SoapUI. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.