Upcoming Updates

This section highlights features and improvements that are actively in development and scheduled for release in upcoming versions of ReadyAPI. Each update description explains what is changing, why it matters, and when you can expect it.

ReadyAPI User Experience Refresh

Overview

ReadyAPI is evolving to deliver a modern, accessible, and more productive testing experience. Updates over the next few months will include a redesigned interface, improved onboarding, and enhanced accessibility features, all aligned to the SmartBear Design System. These changes will help you get more value from ReadyAPI, faster.

Modernized User Interface

We're refreshing the ReadyAPI interface to align it with the SmartBear Design System.

December (Beta): Core screens and workflows updated with a new look and feel.
April (General Availability): Complete refresh of all ReadyAPI screens.

The redesign improves test information clarity, optimizes layout space, and streamlines workflows for a smoother and more intuitive experience.

REST Sample Project Interface Redesign

Before and after views of the overall REST Sample Project interface in ReadyAPI.

REST Sample project displayed in the older ReadyAPI user interface.

REST Sample project displayed in the redesigned ReadyAPI user interface.

Sample REST Project Status View

Before and after comparison of the project status screen, showing overall results with pass/fail indicators for individual tests.

Screenshot of Sample REST Test Suite in ReadyAPI before the UI redesign, showing overall test status with pass/fail results for Simple Login Call, Integration Test, and Data-Driven REST Test.

Screenshot of Sample REST Test Suite in ReadyAPI after the UI redesign, showing overall test status with pass/fail results for Simple Login Call, Integration Test, and Data-Driven REST Test.

Adding Test Steps in the Sample REST Project

Before and after screenshots of the workflow for adding test steps within the Sample REST Project.

Screenshot of Sample REST Project in ReadyAPI before the UI redesign, showing the interface for adding test steps.

Screenshot of Sample REST Project in ReadyAPI after the UI redesign, highlighting the updated interface for adding test steps.

Improved Onboarding Experience

Getting started with ReadyAPI will be easier than ever.

Between January and June, we’ll roll out a new onboarding experience that:

Guides new users to productivity faster.
Delivers contextual onboarding content at your fingertips.
Helps teams adopt ReadyAPI with less friction and accelerates time-to-value.

ReadyAPI welcome page guiding new users to begin their API quality journey, featuring options to start functional testing or continue setup.

ReadyAPI Get Started window showing options to begin testing, explore tutorials, view recent projects, and access resources via the navigator.

Accessibility Enhancements

ReadyAPI introduces major accessibility improvements:

Stronger support for screen readers.
Enhanced keyboard navigation.
Better interaction for users with mobility or dexterity challenges.

These changes ensure that all users can take full advantage of ReadyAPI’s powerful testing capabilities.

NVDA Speech Viewer announcing navigation buttons in the RAPI interface, demonstrating accessibility support.

Why It Matters

Productivity: Clearer presentation of test information helps you focus on insights, not interface hurdles.
Adoption: Modern onboarding accelerates time-to-value for new users.
Inclusivity: Accessibility upgrades make ReadyAPI effective for everyone.

Timeline at a Glance

December: Beta release with refreshed core screens and workflows.
January – June: Incremental rollout of the new onboarding UX.
April: General Availability of the full UI refresh.

Stay Tuned

These updates are just the beginning. Our goal is to make ReadyAPI not only the most powerful API testing solution, but also the most intuitive and inclusive.

Keep an eye on our ReadyAPI documentation for updates as the rollout progresses.