HTTP Client Configuration for Local Testing

This file is designed for local testing of HTTP interfaces using the HTTP Client plugin in IntelliJ IDEA. It enables quick testing of REST APIs directly within the IDE without requiring additional external tools or scripts.

Prerequisites

1. Install IntelliJ IDEA (Community or Ultimate Edition).

2. Install the HTTP Client plugin if it is not already installed.

   For more information on the HTTP Client plugin, refer to the official documentation:
   HTTP Client in IntelliJ IDEA

How to Use

1. Open the .http or .rest file in IntelliJ IDEA.
2. Use the provided HTTP requests to test your API endpoints.
3. Select an HTTP request and click the Run button that appears next to it in the editor, or press Ctrl+Enter (Windows/Linux) or Command+Enter (Mac).
4. View the response in the dedicated response panel.

Example

GET http://localhost:8080/api/example
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer <your_token>

Features

• Supports HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.
• Easily add headers, query parameters, and body content.
• View responses interactively with support for formats like JSON, XML, etc.

Scope of Use

This file is intended only for local development and testing purposes. It is not meant for production or CI/CD pipelines.

Recommendations for Automated Testing

While the HTTP Client plugin is great for manual testing, we recommend integrating REST API tests into your automated test suite for better coverage and reliability.

Other Suggested Tools

• JUnit with RestAssured for Java-based integration tests.
• Postman with Newman for automated API testing.