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Announcing Requestly’s SOC 2 Type II Compliance Certification

Requestly is now SOC 2 Type II certified, ensuring enhanced data security and trust for our users. Learn more about our commitment to data protection.

September 26, 2024

Featured posts

Announcing No-Bug November: Get Paid to Squash Bugs & Land a 2026 Internship!

Join No-Bug November — a month-long bug bash to make Requestly faster and more stable. Fix bugs, earn bounties, win swags, and even land internships!

Akanksha Bhadauria

November 10, 2025

That’s a Wrap on Hacktoberfest 2025: Our Success Story

Requestly’s first Hacktoberfest was a huge success! 🎉 15 new contributors, 28 total contributions, and an incredible mix of code & no-code creativity.

Akanksha Bhadauria

November 5, 2025

AB Tasty scales testing and demos with Requestly

AB Tasty accelerates testing and demos with Requestly—switching environments, injecting scripts, and personalizing sites in seconds.

Akanksha Bhadauria

October 16, 2025

All posts

Complete Guide to X-XSS-Protection and Web Security

Learn what X XSS protection is, how it works, different X XSS attack types, how to integrate it, and advanced strategies for web security.

November 18, 2025

What is X-Forwarded-For: A Complete Guide

Learn what X-Forwarded-For is, how it works, its impact on web security, logging, and best practices for accurate client IP tracking.

November 18, 2025

X-Content-Type-Options: Benefits, Purpose, and Best Practices

Learn how X-Content-Type-Options improves web security, its purpose, and best practices for implementation and protection.

November 18, 2025

When to Use GraphQL Over REST API?

Learn when to use GraphQL, explore its benefits, key use cases, limitations, and how to migrate to GraphQL from REST.

November 18, 2025

HttpOnly Cookie: Benefits, Use Cases, and Best Practices

Learn what is HttpOnly cookie, its benefits, use cases, challenges, best practices, and how to implement and test it securely.

November 18, 2025

What is gRPC: Meaning, Benefits, and Architecture

Understand what gRPC is, its key features, use cases, and its architecture. Also, learn how to set up and implement gRPC in your application.

November 18, 2025

The Beginner’s Guide to APIs: Types, Benefits, and Protocols

Understand what APIs are, how they work, types, benefits, and protocols that ensure secure and effective data exchange.

November 18, 2025

What is REST API: Examples, Principles, and Use Cases

Learn what REST APIs are with practical examples such as user management, e-commerce, and payment systems, and how they work in real scenarios.

November 18, 2025

Rest API Client: Features, Benefits & Top Tools

Explore what a REST API Client is, its benefits, features, and top tools in 2025. Compare Requestly, HTTPie, ARC, Curl, and Thunder Client.

November 18, 2025

Request URL: What It Is and Why It’s Essential

Learn what a request URL is, its structure, and why it is important for API testing, debugging, and application reliability.

November 18, 2025

Mock vs Stub vs Fake: Core differences

This guide explains the differences between mocks, stubs, and fakes in API testing and helps you choose the right one for your test case.

November 18, 2025

What Is a Network Delay Request and Why Does It Matter?

Learn what network delay requests are, why they matter, and how to test APIs and applications using Requestly for reliable performance.

November 18, 2025

Node.js Mock Server Setup: A Complete Tutorial

Explore the full process of Node.js mock server setup, including structured endpoints, mock behaviors, and tips for long-term maintenance.

November 18, 2025

Mock vs Stub: An In-Depth Comparison for API Testing

Learn the differences between mocks and stubs, and how to choose the right one by mapping it to what your test is actually validating.

November 18, 2025

Mock Service Concepts & Tools: Create Your First Mock Easily

Learn key mock service concepts, best practices, tools, and common mistakes to improve testing speed, reliability, and control across environments.

November 18, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Mocking APIs with Playwright

Learn how to mock APIs with Playwright and explore advanced techniques, including conditional mocking, HAR files, and dynamic responses.

November 18, 2025

How Lodash Can Simplify Your API Testing

Learn how to enhance your API testing in Requestly by importing Lodash and other libraries for effective data transformation and manipulation.

November 17, 2025

Top 10 API Simulation Tools Comparison Guide

Explore the top 10 API simulation tools for seamless development and testing. Compare features, use cases, and best practices to choose the right mock server tool.

November 13, 2025

How to Run Failed Test Cases in TestNG: Methods and Best Practices

Learn how to rerun failed test cases in TestNG using testng-failed.xml, IRetryAnalyzer, and listeners. Explore challenges, best practices, and why retries should be tested on real browsers.

November 13, 2025

Handling Cookies in Selenium: Complete Guide with Examples

Learn how to manage, add, delete, and troubleshoot cookies in Selenium WebDriver with practical examples and best practices for real device testing.

November 13, 2025

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Launch a Browser in Selenium

Learn how to launch different browsers in Selenium WebDriver, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Explore browser options, common issues, and how to run tests on real devices with BrowserStack Automate.

November 13, 2025

Performing Mouse Hover in Selenium: Techniques and Best Practices

Learn how to simulate mouse hover in Selenium using the Actions class. Explore best practices, challenges, and why real device testing is essential for accurate results.

November 13, 2025

Selenium Architecture: Understanding Key Components and Structure

Explore the architecture of Selenium, including WebDriver, Grid, IDE, and RC, and understand how these components work together for efficient test automation.

November 13, 2025

TestNG Listeners Explained with Examples and Best Practices

Learn what TestNG listeners are, their types, implementation methods, common challenges, and best practices with practical examples.

November 13, 2025

Handling iFrames in Selenium WebDriver with Examples

Learn how to handle iFrames in Selenium WebDriver. Explore switching methods, challenges, best practices, and real-world automation scenarios.

November 13, 2025

Selenium Framework: Structure, Setup, and Best Practices

Understand the Selenium framework with its components, setup process, and best practices to build scalable, maintainable test automation.

November 13, 2025

Selenium WebDriver Guide with Examples

Learn Selenium WebDriver setup, commands, locators, waits, best practices, and cross-browser testing with real examples.

November 13, 2025

Selenium Login Automation Testing Guide with WebDriver

Learn how to automate login functionality using Selenium WebDriver with step-by-step setup, execution, and real device testing.

November 13, 2025

XPath Contains Text in Selenium Explained with Examples

Learn how to use XPath contains and text() in Selenium to find elements by exact or partial text with practical examples.

November 13, 2025

What is Accessibility Testing and why does it matter?

Learn what accessibility testing is, why it matters, tools, standards, and how to ensure inclusive digital experiences.

November 13, 2025

Announcing No-Bug November: Get Paid to Squash Bugs & Land a 2026 Internship!

Join No-Bug November — a month-long bug bash to make Requestly faster and more stable. Fix bugs, earn bounties, win swags, and even land internships!

Akanksha Bhadauria

November 10, 2025

That’s a Wrap on Hacktoberfest 2025: Our Success Story

Requestly’s first Hacktoberfest was a huge success! 🎉 15 new contributors, 28 total contributions, and an incredible mix of code & no-code creativity.

Akanksha Bhadauria

November 5, 2025

Endpoint ft. Kushagra Gour: A Builder’s Philosophy on Craft and Empathy

In the world of technology, some leaders don’t just follow trends—they define them. They are the builders and thinkers, grounded in real-world experience, whose insights push the industry forward. To celebrate their work and bring their hard-won wisdom to the community, we’re proud to introduce Endpoint—a series by Requestly spotlighting the leaders shaping the future of software.

November 3, 2025

1xx HTTP Status Codes: Informational Responses

Explore 1xx informational HTTP status codes and their role in communicating request progress between client and server.

November 3, 2025

Mock APIs with Pagination: Types, Steps, and Best Practices

Learn how to mock APIs with pagination in a step-by-step guide that covers setup, pagination formats, and structured methods for effective API simulation.

October 31, 2025

Mock API Setup in React: Methods, Use Cases, and Best Practices

Learn how to master mock API setup in React with key use cases and best practices to speed up development and improve testing accuracy.

October 31, 2025

What is the European Accessibility Act (EAA): Checklist 2025

Understand the European Accessibility Act (EAA), who it applies to, what it requires in 2025, and how to meet EAA accessibility compliance.

October 31, 2025

Does Your Website Have To Be ADA-Compliant?

Learn who ADA website compliance applies to, what WCAG standards to follow, and how to build long-term accessibility into your development process.

October 31, 2025

Data-Driven API Testing with Requestly: Run Tests from CSV/JSON Files

Simplify API automation with Requestly’s Collection Runner. Run data-driven API tests using CSV or JSON files, inject dynamic variables, and analyze results effortlessly.

October 29, 2025

How to convert OpenAPI spec to an API collection

Instantly convert your OpenAPI (Swagger) spec into a ready-to-test API collection in Requestly. Import, organize, and explore your APIs with zero manual setup.

October 29, 2025