In this episode of the DevOps Toolchain podcast, host Joe Colantonio sits down with Thomas Hurley, Product Lead at SmartBear for ReadyAPI and SoapUI, to unpack everything you need to know about modern API testing in secure, regulated, and high-stakes environments.
Check out SmartBear's ReadyAPI Now: https://testguild.me/readyapi
We explore why some organizations still choose on-prem API testing despite the cloud boom, and the critical role of data security, compliance, and control. Thomas delves into how teams can utilize service virtualization to overcome dependencies, accelerate shift-left testing, and simulate complex microservices architectures — without compromising security or quality.
You'll also learn how to turn functional tests into performance and security tests effortlessly, integrate API tests into your CI/CD pipelines, and even handle synthetic data generation to stay compliant.
Additionally, we explore the often-overlooked cultural shift required to integrate quality thinking into the early stages of the software development lifecycle.
Whether you're battling regulatory hurdles, trying to improve test coverage, or looking to scale your automation securely, this episode offers practical advice you can apply right away.
Key topics covered:
On-prem vs cloud API testing: security, control, and compliance considerations
Using service virtualization to reduce bottlenecks and enable shift-left testing
Creating realistic testing environments without exposing sensitive data
Integrating functional, performance, and security testing into CI/CD pipelines
Handling synthetic data and database integrations for better test reliability
The role of AI and machine learning in modern API testing
Breaking down silos: fostering a culture of quality across teams
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