Question 1

How to validate JSON responses with Baloo?

Accepted Answer

Use the JSON() method for direct struct comparison or JSONSchema() for schema validation. Pass a Go map/struct or a schema string to match responses, as shown in the examples with deep JSON checks.

Question 2

Baloo vs Go's standard httptest: which is better for API testing?

Accepted Answer

Baloo is ideal for end-to-end tests with real HTTP requests and rich assertions, while httptest is better for unit tests with mocked servers. Choose Baloo for integration testing and httptest for isolated, fast unit tests.

Question 3

Can I use Baloo for testing GraphQL APIs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it's not optimized for GraphQL. You can use JSON assertions to validate responses, but you'll need to handle GraphQL-specific queries and mutations manually without built-in GraphQL support.

Question 4

How to add custom assertions in Baloo?

Accepted Answer

Define a function with the signature func(*http.Response, *http.Request) error and register it using AssertFunc() in tests or globally with AddAssertFunc(), as illustrated in the custom assertion example.

Question 5

Is Baloo suitable for performance or load testing?

Accepted Answer

No, Baloo is designed for functional API testing, not performance measurement. Real HTTP requests add latency, so for load testing, use dedicated tools like k6 or Vegeta instead.

Question 6

How to integrate Baloo tests into a CI/CD pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Since Baloo uses Go's testing package, run tests with standard commands like 'go test'. Integrate into CI by adding these commands in your pipeline configuration, leveraging Go's built-in test runner for automation.

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