API Testing · Senior · Question 34 of 75

What are the limits of AI-generated API tests?

1They may check what the code does, not what it should do
2They can't produce valid HTTP requests or JSON bodies
3They always cover every edge case of the API correctly

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Correct answer: They may check what the code does, not what it should do

Explanation

Generated tests can lock in bugs as expected behaviour. Humans must check expected results against requirements.

Further reading

Wikipedia: Test oracle ↗

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