Description
Postman is a popular API development and testing tool that simplifies the process of working with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). It provides a user-friendly interface to create, test, and manage HTTP requests and responses, making it easier for developers to interact with APIs and automate workflows.
postman Course content
Introduction to Postman
- What is Postman?
- Importance of API testing
- Overview of the Postman interface
Setting Up Postman
- Downloading and installing Postman
- Creating a Postman account
- Navigating the user interface
Creating and Sending Requests
- Understanding HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.)
- Creating a new request
- Setting request headers and parameters
- Sending requests and viewing responses
Working with Collections
- What are collections?
- Creating and organizing collections
- Adding requests to collections
- Sharing collections with team members
Environment and Variables
- Understanding environments in Postman
- Creating and using variables
- Using environment variables in requests
Testing APIs
- Writing tests in Postman
- Using the Tests tab
- Validating responses (status codes, response time, body content)
Automation with Postman
- Introduction to Newman (Postman's command-line tool)
- Running collections with Newman
- Scheduling automated tests
Documentation and Monitoring
- Generating API documentation from collections
- Monitoring API endpoints
- Setting up monitors for automated tests
Advanced Features
- Using pre-request scripts
- Working with data files for collection runs
- Version control with Postman
Best Practices and Tips
- Organizing requests and collections effectively
- Using Postman for team collaboration
- Common pitfalls and troubleshooting
