Restflow

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Project Overview: Restflow is a powerful Command Line Interface (CLI) tool designed for efficient API testing and workflow automation. It leverages a simple, human-readable Domain Specific Language (DSL) to define and execute complex API interaction sequences. Restflow aims to simplify the process of testing APIs, automating repetitive tasks, and building robust integration workflows, making it an invaluable tool for developers and QA engineers.

Objectives

  1. Provide a user-friendly CLI for defining and executing API tests and workflows.
  2. Enable easy automation of API-related tasks through a clear and concise DSL.
  3. Support various HTTP methods, authentication mechanisms, and data manipulations.

Features

  1. Human-Readable DSL:

    • Define API requests and workflow logic using a simple, intuitive language that is easy to write and understand.
    • Focus on clarity and conciseness to minimize the learning curve.

  2. API Testing:

    • Execute individual API requests or sequences of requests for comprehensive testing.
    • Assertions for validating responses, status codes, headers, and body content.

  3. Workflow Automation:

    • Chain multiple API calls together to create complex workflows, such as user registration and login flows, data creation, and cleanup.
    • Conditional logic and data extraction to build dynamic and intelligent workflows.

  4. Authentication Support:

    • Built-in support for common authentication methods, including API keys, Bearer tokens, and OAuth.
    • Securely manage credentials and integrate with various security protocols.

  5. Data Handling:

    • Easily extract data from API responses and use it in subsequent requests.
    • Support for variable definitions and manipulation to parameterize requests.

Technology Stack

  • Language: TypeScript for robust and maintainable code.
  • Platform: Node.js for server-side execution of the CLI tool.

Outcome

Restflow streamlines API testing and workflow automation by offering a powerful yet simple CLI tool. Its human-readable DSL makes it accessible to a wide range of users, from developers to QA professionals. By facilitating the creation of automated API workflows, Restflow significantly improves efficiency, reduces manual effort, and enhances the reliability of API integrations and deployments. It empowers teams to build, test, and maintain their APIs with greater confidence and speed.

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