Video description
Discover the process of testing REST API using Postman with requests, collections, environments, workspaces, and much more.
About This Video
- Master sending HTTP requests that include authorization, header presets, code snippets, Postman console, and so on
- Learn to import and export Postman API elements to increase your productivity while testing APIs
- Get an overview of sending HTTP requests in Postman and learn about sending GET, PUT, POST, and DELETE requests
In Detail
Postman is increasingly used in every field involving API. Postman is the first choice among API developers for API testing. Twitter and Shopify use Postman for effective API management to enhance their product portfolios as well as to remain the top leader in their respective segments.
The following topics will be covered in this course:
- - Understand Postman Desktop and Postman web apps
- - Learn to send basic HTTP requests using GET, PUT, POST, DELETE, and so on for testing API
- - Master sending HTTP requests that include authorization, header presets, code snippets, Postman console, and so on
- - Know collections in Postman
- - Use Postman environments to group variables
- - Understand Postman workspaces
- - Get to know import requests
- - Learn to import and export API elements
By the end of the course, you will know how to use Postman for API testing with ease. You will have a strong foundation on Postman and its features. This course will provide significant knowledge of using Postman for your next REST API testing. You will be confident to instantly apply the Postman concepts covered in the course.
Audience
This course is for web developers who work with APIs on the front end or backend. You may be either consuming or exposing APIs. Basic knowledge of API usage and JSON will be good to have. No prior experience on Postman is required.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Course Introduction
Introduction
Welcome and about This Course
Chapter 2 : Getting Started with Postman
Introduction
What Is Postman?
Postman Desktop App
Postman Web App
Desktop Versus Web App: Which One to Use?
Navigating Postman
Sending Your First Request
Managing Postman Account
Summary
Chapter 3 : Setting HTTP Requests
Introduction
Overview of Requests
Sending a GET Request
Responses for API Requests
Sending a POST Request
Sending a DELETE Request
Sending Data Through Headers
Exploring History Tab
Summary
Chapter 4 : Sending HTTP Requests: Advanced
Introduction
Request Authentication
Request Parameters
Request Body Options
Request Header Presets
Request Code Snippets
Postman Console
Summary
Chapter 5 : Postman Collections
Introduction
Overview of Collections
Creating a Collection
Adding Request to a Collection
Managing a Collection
Summary
Chapter 6 : Postman Environments
Introduction
Overview of Variables
Overview of Environments
Creating an Environment
Environment Variables
Global Variables
Managing Environments
Summary
Chapter 7 : Postman Workspace
Introduction
Overview of Workspaces
Visibility of Workspace
Creating a Workspace
Workspace Overview Window
Managing a Workspace
TIPS: Postman Workspaces
Summary
Chapter 8 : Useful Postman Features
Introduction
Scratch Pad
Importing Requests
Exporting API Elements
Importing API Elements
Summary
Chapter 9 : Course Conclusion
Congratulations