SoapUI

SoapUI is an open-source API testing tool primarily used for testing SOAP and REST web services. It provides a user-friendly interface for creating, executing, and validating API tests, including functional, load, and security testing. The tool supports various protocols and data formats, making it a versatile solution for API quality assurance.

Also known as: Soap UI, SoapUI Pro, SmartBear SoapUI, SoapUI NG, SoapUI Open Source

Why learn SoapUI?

Developers should learn SoapUI when working with web services, especially in enterprise environments where SOAP APIs are common, or for comprehensive REST API testing. It is valuable for automating API tests, ensuring service reliability, and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. Use cases include validating API contracts, performance benchmarking, and security vulnerability scanning.

Learning Resources

• docs: SoapUI Official Documentation
• tutorial: SoapUI Tutorial for Beginners
• course: SoapUI API Testing Course on Udemy
• video: SoapUI Introduction Video