java.net.UnknownHostException error REST API

[steventwerd]

Hi,

I'm using the open source (free) SaopUI and I am attempting to connect to the api: https://api.genderize.io

When I run the tests with internet connection it works fine but when I run without internet connection I get the error: java.net.UnknownHostException.

I've been told that APIs shouldn't be affected by internet access, I am relatively new to REST APIs so can someone confirm whether internet access is required for REST APIs and if so why my test isn't working when I turn my internet off?

Thanks

[nmrao]

Is the service running on you local machines (PC or laptop)?

One would get the error without connecting to internet otherwise. Do you see anything wrong with that?

[steventwerd]

When you say service do you mean the genderize api endpoint?

Also could you provide an example of when it would be possible to use a REST API without internet?

[nmrao]

Would you please answer?

Is the service running on you local machines (PC or laptop) ?

[steventwerd]

I did ask what you meant by service, if you are talking about the genderize api endpoint than no I don't think it is running locally on my laptop/pc.

[nmrao · Accepted solution]

Thanks.
If you are making a rest call to this (https://api.genderize.io) endpoint then it may not be possible to access without internet.

Not sure what you are trying to achieve.
You may run a mockservice as explained below video (you may not need internet )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2SMZ9bbDvE

Here you can find the required info
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/30580562/what-is-the-difference-between-resource-and-endpoint