ReadyAPI contains several powerful instruments for creating comprehensive tests of your API and Web Services.
This section will briefly guide you through the steps of getting started with ReadyAPI. It is intended for users who want to jump right into ReadyAPI and start using the basic features. If you would like more detailed instructions on how to use ReadyAPI, please visit the appropriate sections of this manual
We’ll start with some administrative topics which will cover some initial setup, including installation and license activation.
Before you begin, you’ll need to install ReadyAPI and activate your license.
To use ReadyAPI, you need a trial or commercial license for one or more of ReadyAPI tools: Test, Performance, or Virtualization.
ReadyAPI352 uses two types of licenses - File-based license (requires license file from SmartBear) and SmartBear ID-based license (don’t require license keys or files).