Testing with an Unauthorized User
Before testing deletion, we first verify that an unauthorized user cannot create or delete posts.Authorized Post Creation
To set up the tests, we begin by creating a post with an authorized client. This confirms that the post creation flow works as expected.Unauthorized Actions
Now, we confirm that an unauthorized client is prevented from creating or deleting posts.Notice that the DELETE HTTP method is used when attempting to delete a post. This ensures that the endpoint is correctly handling HTTP methods and returns the appropriate error code for unauthorized users.
Authorized User Deletion Tests
Once the unauthorized actions are confirmed, we move on to testing deletion scenarios using an authorized client.Successful Deletion
When a user is logged in, deleting a post should return a 204 status code, indicating that the deletion was successful. While you could check for a decrease in the total post count, verifying the status code is sufficient for this test.Deletion of a Non-Existent Post
It’s important to handle cases where the user attempts to delete a post that does not exist. In such cases, the API should return a 404 response.Preventing Deletion of Another User’s Post
To ensure proper security, a user should not be able to delete a post they do not own. In our test setup, we simulate a multi-user environment. Typically, this involves adding a fixture for a second user and creating posts accordingly. Below is an example of a fixture that creates a test user:Always ensure that API endpoints enforce proper ownership checks to avoid unauthorized deletions.