api-testing

Test FastAPI backends and React/Next.js frontends with pytest, TestClient, and Playwright.

Updated Jan 10, 2026
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Skill: api-testing
Source: https://github.com/Awais68/h2_phase_3_Chatbot_Todo/tree/main/.claude/skills/api-testing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Awais68/h2_phase_3_Chatbot_Todo --skill api-testing-awais68

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams ensure API endpoints and frontend flows behave as expected by providing structured unit, integration, and end-to-end testing practices with pytest fixtures, TestClient, and Playwright-driven browser tests.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive testing patterns: unit tests for isolated logic, integration tests for API routes and database interactions, and E2E tests for browser-based flows.
  • Reusable fixtures & mocks: includes sample fixtures, mock data factories, and authentication helpers to accelerate test development.
  • Use Case: When adding a new FastAPI endpoint or frontend page, this Skill helps scaffold tests, run them locally, and verify CI outcomes across API and UI layers.

Quick Start

To get started, run the backend and frontend tests with the commands provided in the repository documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-testing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I test FastAPI endpoints with pytest and TestClient?

To test FastAPI endpoints with pytest and TestClient, you use pytest fixtures to set up the test environment and TestClient to simulate HTTP requests to your API routes. This approach validates route logic and database interactions through integration tests.

Can I run Playwright browser tests for React and Next.js frontends?

Yes, you can run Playwright browser tests for React and Next.js frontends. This skill uses Playwright to drive end-to-end browser flows, validating UI behavior and full user journeys across your frontend application layers.

What is the best way to structure unit and integration tests for a FastAPI backend?

The best way to structure unit and integration tests for a FastAPI backend is using pytest fixtures and mock data factories. Unit tests isolate business logic, while integration tests validate API routes and database interactions using TestClient.

Do I need to install Playwright npm setup to run E2E tests locally?

Yes, you need the Playwright npm setup to run E2E tests locally. The skill requires standard tools including pytest, TestClient, and Playwright's npm setup to execute browser-driven tests locally and verify outcomes in CI.

How do I scaffold tests when adding a new FastAPI endpoint or frontend page?

You scaffold tests for new FastAPI endpoints or frontend pages using reusable fixtures, mock data factories, and authentication helpers. This accelerates test development by providing structured patterns for unit, integration, and E2E coverage.

Why does my API testing setup need both pytest fixtures and mock data factories?

Your API testing setup needs pytest fixtures and mock data factories to provide reusable test states and controlled data inputs. Fixtures manage test setup and teardown, while factories generate consistent mock data for validating endpoint behavior.