Preface

The Karate framework is a relatively new software testing solution that aims to bridge the gap between exploratory testing and code-heavy automation. It has a strong focus on being easy to learn but still providing complete functionality for API testing and beyond.

This book first explains the core concepts and ideas of the framework, how to set up new test projects, and how to write effective API tests. It further covers the various ways to run these tests in different settings and environments and explains various reporting and logging options, including completely custom ones. It also covers advanced Karate features, such as extending the functionality of the framework with custom JavaScript and Java code and even using it in Docker and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

In addition, the book covers two of Karate’s lesser-known capabilities: Karate UI for browser testing and performance testing with Karate Gatling. This comprehensive guide is a useful resource for anyone looking to learn about the Karate framework and implement it in their software testing practice.