coldbox-testing-http-methods

ColdBox HTTP endpoint testing simulates HTTP verb calls using get(), post(), put(), patch(), delete(), and request() helpers. This exercises the full routing and HTTP pipeline to verify REST API behavior across different methods.

You can validate ColdBox API test responses using assertions like toHaveStatus for status code checks and toHaveInvalidData for request body validations. These ensure routing and data handling operate correctly.

Simulating HTTP methods across REST endpoints is the best way to test authentication flows and route mapping in ColdBox. This verifies authorization rules and route resolution through the complete HTTP pipeline.

HTTP method helpers maintain full compatibility with execute() event-based testing in ColdBox. Both approaches verify endpoint behavior, ensuring consistent results across different testing styles.

ColdBox REST API tests fail to simulate headers and bodies correctly when not using the HTTP verb helpers. Use the appropriate method helper to simulate the full HTTP pipeline for accurate request validation.