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Feb 6, 2026
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3 min read
Adding API tests to CI shouldn't mean maintaining mock servers, Docker containers, or fragile test fixtures. ReqRes is a that's always available, returns stable payloads, and supports auth so your CI tests run reliabl...
ci-cd
automation
github-actions
qa
api-testing
devops
Feb 6, 2026
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4 min read
Playwright has excellent built in API mocking with . But mocking every endpoint means your tests only prove your mocks work not your integration. This guide shows how to use ReqRes as a real test backend alongside Pla...
playwright
api-testing
qa
automation
e2e
Feb 6, 2026
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4 min read
Postman is the most popular tool for testing APIs, but you still need an API to test against. ReqRes gives you a free, hosted REST API with real endpoints, authentication, and persistent data no backend setup required...
postman
api-testing
qa
automation
rest-api
Jan 22, 2026
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2 min read
If you're looking for a free API for testing, you usually want one thing: something you can hit immediately without setting up a backend, database, or authentication system. ReqRes provides a public REST API that deve...
testing
qa
api
postman
playwright
Jan 22, 2026
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1 min read
Authentication is often the moment a frontend project stalls. OAuth providers, JWT handling, user tables, and email flows quickly turn a simple app into a backend project. But many teams don't actually need custom aut...
authentication
frontend
product