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Postman is a popular API platform used by developers and teams to design, test,

document, and monitor APIs. It simplifies the process of working with APIs by
providing an easy-to-use graphical interface for building requests and viewing
responses. It helps developers quickly test API endpoints, automate workflows, and
collaborate on API development.
Key Features of Postman:

API Request Builder:


You can make HTTP requests like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, etc., and
send them to a server.
Supports headers, query parameters, request bodies, and authentication.

Collections:
Organize and save API requests in folders called collections.
Collections make it easy to reuse requests and share them with other team
members.

Environment Variables:
Manage multiple environments (like Dev, Staging, Production) by using
environment variables for different base URLs or credentials.

Testing and Automation:


Write test scripts using JavaScript to validate responses automatically.
Automate API testing through Postman’s Collection Runner or by integrating
with CI/CD pipelines.

Mock Servers:
Create mock servers to simulate API behavior before the backend is
implemented.

API Documentation:
Automatically generate and publish API documentation from collections.
Share live documentation with other developers via URLs.

Collaboration Tools:
Workspaces allow teams to collaborate on API development.
Supports role-based access control and version control of APIs.

Monitoring and Alerts:


Monitor the performance and uptime of APIs through scheduled checks.
Get alerts when APIs fail or respond with unexpected results.

Common Use Cases:

Developers use it to quickly test endpoints during API development.


QA Engineers automate API tests and integrate them into CI/CD workflows.
DevOps Teams use it to monitor API performance and ensure uptime.
Product Teams share API documentation with partners and stakeholders.

Example:

You want to test an API endpoint:


https://api.example.com/users/1.
Using Postman, you would:
Open the request builder, choose the GET method.
Enter the above URL.
Click “Send” and view the server’s response instantly.
Postman is available as both a desktop application and a web-based tool with a free
tier as well as paid plans offering advanced features.

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