Dredd (.2k)
A language-agnostic command-line tool for validating API documentation against backend implementation.
What is Dredd (.2k)?
Dredd is a command-line HTTP API testing tool that validates API implementations against their documentation. It reads API description formats like API Blueprint and OpenAPI, then automatically tests each endpoint to ensure the backend behaves as documented. This helps maintain accurate API documentation and catch regressions early.
API developers, technical writers, and DevOps engineers who need to ensure their API implementation matches its specification, especially in design-first API development workflows.
Developers choose Dredd for its language-agnostic approach, support for multiple API description formats, and seamless CI/CD integration. Its extensible hooks system allows customization while keeping tests decoupled from implementation details.
Overview
Language-agnostic HTTP API Testing Tool
Use Cases
Best For
- Validating REST API implementations against OpenAPI or API Blueprint specifications
- Automating API testing in continuous integration pipelines
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