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WSDL Validation

The WSDL Validation step lets you load a WSDL and add one or more assertions to validate the WSDL. This step is a little different in that it lets you load the static WSDL file and perform assertions on it. In most steps, the assertions are made on the response.

The following list describes the most useful assertions:

• XML Diff Assertion: Checks that the WSDL has not been changed by comparing it to a control copy of the original WSDL.
• XML Validator: Checks for valid XML using Schema or DTD.
• WS-I Basic Profile 1.1 Assertion: Checks for compliance with the WS-I Basic Profile.

These assertions are described in Assertion Descriptions.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with the three assertions that were named previously.

Parameter Requirements: Location of the WSDL to validate.

To configure the WSDL Validation step, enter a WSDL in the WSDL URL field and click Load.

The WSDL appears in the editor. You can view it in XML or DOM View.

You are now ready to add the assertions.