Here is a list of diverse test scenarios for the POST /pet API (Add a new pet to the store):
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Positive Test Case - Valid Request:
- Send a valid POST request with all required parameters (name, category, photoUrls) and optional parameters (tags, status) set appropriately.
- Verify that the response status code is 200 (Successful operation).
- Check that the response body contains the newly added pet's details.
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Negative Test Case - Missing Required Parameters:
- Send a POST request with missing one or more required parameters (e.g., name or photoUrls).
- Verify that the response status code is 405 (Invalid input).
- Check that the response body contains an error message indicating missing parameters.
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Negative Test Case - Invalid Status Value:
- Send a POST request with an invalid status value (e.g., "invalid_status").
- Verify that the response status code is 405 (Invalid input).
- Check that the response body contains an error message indicating the invalid status value.
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Edge Case - Maximum Length for Name and Photo URLs:
- Send a POST request with the name and photoUrls fields containing values at their maximum allowed length.
- Verify that the response status code is 200 (Successful operation).
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Edge Case - Empty Tags Array:
- Send a POST request with an empty array for tags.
- Verify that the response status code is 200 (Successful operation).
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Edge Case - Special Characters in Name:
- Send a POST request with a pet name containing special characters (e.g., "Fluffy&Fido").
- Verify that the response status code is 200 (Successful operation).
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Edge Case - Multiple Photo URLs:
- Send a POST request with multiple photo URLs in the photoUrls array.
- Verify that the response status code is 200 (Successful operation).
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Edge Case - Maximum Length for Tags:
- Send a POST request with a tags array containing the maximum number of tags.
- Verify that the response status code is 200 (Successful operation).
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Positive Test Case - Duplicate Pet Addition:
- Add a pet with a unique name.
- Send another POST request with the same pet name.
- Verify that the response status code is 200 (Successful operation) and that a new pet is added with a different ID.
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Negative Test Case - Unauthorized Access:
- Send a POST request without proper authentication or API key.
- Verify that the response status code is 401 (Unauthorized).
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Negative Test Case - Malformed JSON Request Body:
- Send a POST request with a request body that is not valid JSON.
- Verify that the response status code is 400 (Bad Request).
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Edge Case - Large Request Body:
- Send a POST request with a very large request body, exceeding the server's limits.
- Verify that the response status code is 413 (Request Entity Too Large).
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Negative Test Case - Unsupported Media Type:
- Send a POST request with a request body in an unsupported media type.
- Verify that the response status code is 415 (Unsupported Media Type).
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Negative Test Case - Server Error:
- Simulate a server error by sending a POST request with a known condition that triggers a server error.
- Verify that the response status code is 500 (Internal Server Error).
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Edge Case - Concurrency Test:
- Simulate multiple concurrent POST requests to add pets simultaneously.
- Verify that all requests are handled correctly, and no data is corrupted.
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Edge Case - Maximum Tags and Maximum Photo URLs:
- Send a POST request with the maximum number of tags and photo URLs allowed.
- Verify that the response status code is 200 (Successful operation).
These test scenarios cover a range of positive, negative, and edge cases for the POST /pet API, ensuring comprehensive testing of its functionality.