How to Insert Test Data in RAW Body for POST API?

You can insert test data into the raw body of a POST API request by using Test Data Profiles (TDPs) and Data Generators. This allows you to send dynamic values instead of hard-coded data.

To quickly help you understand, this video demonstrates how to insert test data in RAW Body for POST API request.

Test Data References

• To reference a parameter from a Test Data Profile, use: "@|<ParameterName>|"
• To generate dynamic data at runtime, use: "!|<FunctionName>(arguments)|"

Example: Posting a Pet to Swagger Petstore

{
  "id": "!|Number.digits(int:3)|",
  "category": {
    "id": 1,
    "name": "dog"
  },
  "name": "@|DogName|",
  "photoUrls": [
    "https://example.com/photo1.png"
  ],
  "tags": [
    {
      "id": 101,
      "name": "friendly"
    }
  ],
  "status": "available"
}

In this example:

• The id is generated dynamically using the Number.digits function from Data Generators, which creates a random 3-digit number at runtime.
• The name is parameterized with the DogName field from the Test Data Profile.
• Other fields, such as category, tags, and status are static but can also be parameterized if needed.