Instead of client.send() use the client.json()

[aravindbalaji-ngp]

While testing adonisjs i came across this problem where i need to post data via the tester but in the documentation there were no direct answers. But if you search through the functions available for the client object, you will come across a method called .json() which is supported in adonisjs v5, because in adonisjs v5 client.send() method no longer accepts any data in its params.

Use this:
const response = await client.post('/employees').json(data)

Instead of this:
const response = await client.post('/employees').send(data)

[RomainLanz]

Hey @aravindbalaji-ngp! 👋🏻

I am unsure where you saw the syntax using send().
AdonisJS uses Japa to run your test. All methods are properly documented in their documentation.

i.e: https://japa.dev/docs/plugins/api-client#json

[aravindbalaji-ngp]

Hi @RomainLanz

It was in your adonisjs 4.1 docs - https://legacy.adonisjs.com/docs/4.1/api-tests#_client_methods