API Testing

API request workflows, mock servers, contract and schema drift detection, response validation, and reliable local development with Orbittest Client.

A baseline API response schema compared against the current one, with a removed field flagged as contract drift

API Testing June 23, 2026 13 min read

Contract Testing Explained: Stop API Breakages

Learn what API contract testing is, how it differs from integration testing, and how to catch breaking schema changes before they cause production incidents.

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Orbittest Client running the Ghost Mock Server to replay recorded API responses from a local endpoint

API Testing June 22, 2026 10 min read

Ghost Mock Server: Instant Local API Mocking

Ghost Mock Server in Orbittest Client turns recorded API responses into a local mock API in seconds — no JSON files, no route config. Record once, mock instantly.

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The five HTTP status code categories — 1xx, 2xx, 3xx, 4xx, 5xx — with example responses like 200 OK, 404 Not Found, and 500 Error

API Testing June 22, 2026 14 min read

HTTP Status Codes Explained (With Real Examples)

A complete, practical guide to HTTP status codes — 2xx, 3xx, 4xx, and 5xx — with real examples, testing scenarios, and the mistakes APIs make most often.

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