API Testing Starter Kit: Free Guides + Templates

This API Testing Starter Kit will help you plan, organize, and execute API tests more effectively.

It includes step-by-step guides + a mini challenge and ready to go templates. And the best part? It’s 100% free!

Who is this for?

• Beginner QAs learning API testing and need a clear, structured starting point.
• Intermediate/Advanced QAs already testing APIs but looking to improve strategy or share helpful tools with your team.

What’s included in the Kit?

• API Testing Fundamentals (PDF) - key concepts to understand API testing.
• Strategic Quality Checklist (PDF + Google Sheet) — A checklist to plan with a quality mindset, great for individual or team-wide use.
• Tips & Anti-Patterns (PDF) — Real-world do’s and don’ts to improve your testing day to day.
• Test Case Template (Google Sheet) — A fully editable template to document your API test cases.
• Guided Example + Mini Challenge — Practice right away with a guided example using a public API, plus a small challenge to apply what you’ve learned.

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Q & A

Q. How will I receive the kit?
A. Once you complete the free download on Gumroad, you’ll be redirected to a page where you can download a .zip file containing the full kit.

Q. What exactly is included in the kit?
A. The kit includes:

• PDF guides with best practices and tips for testers/QAs.
• Access to customizable Google Sheets templates
• Easy-to-follow instructions on how to copy and start using the templates.

Q. Can I use this kit for commercial purposes or redistribute it?
A. No. This is a free resource created to support the QA/testing community for personal and educational use only. It is not allowed to resell, redistribute, or use it for commercial purposes.

Q. Can I share it with my team or colleagues?
A. Absolutely! As long as you're not reselling it, you're welcome to share the Gumroad or blog link so others can download the latest version directly.

Q. Do I need a Google account to use the templates?
A. Yes. Since the templates are hosted on Google Sheets, you’ll need a Google account to make a copy and use them in your own Drive.

Q. Can I modify the templates to fit my needs?
A. Yes! The templates are fully editable and meant to be adapted to your workflow, team, or project.

Q. Will there be updates to the kit?
A. Yes. I plan to improve and expand the kit over time based on feedback from the community. If you’d like to be notified about updates, make sure to leave your email when downloading or follow me on Gumroad.