A Practical Guide to API Testing with Postman: From Basics to Mastery
Unlock the power of API testing with “Mastering Postman,” your comprehensive guide to becoming a proficient API tester. In today’s digital landscape, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern applications, making the ability to test them effectively a critical skill for developers, testers, and quality assurance professionals.
What you’ll learn
- Understand Postman, install it, and navigate the user interface..
- Create various API requests (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) in Postman..
- Create and manage collections for efficient API testing..
- Utilize variables, scripting, and environments in Postman..
- Master scripting for pre-request and test scripts, and debug effectively..
- Perform data-driven testing using Postman..
- Add authorization to API requests, understand authentication methods, and manage credentials securely..
Course Content
- Introduction to Postman –> 2 lectures • 9min.
- Making API Requests –> 4 lectures • 11min.
- Working with Collection –> 1 lecture • 10min.
- Variables and Environment –> 3 lectures • 24min.
- Scripting in Postman –> 2 lectures • 6min.
- Advanced Testing Techniques –> 2 lectures • 12min.
- API Authentication and Authorization –> 1 lecture • 4min.
Requirements
Unlock the power of API testing with “Mastering Postman,” your comprehensive guide to becoming a proficient API tester. In today’s digital landscape, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern applications, making the ability to test them effectively a critical skill for developers, testers, and quality assurance professionals.
This hands-on course takes you on a journey from Postman novice to API testing expert. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting in the field, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in API testing.
What You’ll Learn:
- Introduction to Postman: Get acquainted with Postman, install it, and become comfortable with its user-friendly interface.
- Making API Requests: Learn to create various API requests, including GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE, to interact with APIs.
- Working with Collections: Streamline your workflow by creating and organizing collections of API requests.
- Variables and Environment: Harness the power of variables, scripting, and environments in Postman for dynamic testing scenarios.
- Scripting in Postman: Master scripting techniques for pre-request and test scripts, and gain the ability to debug effectively.
- Advanced Testing Techniques: Perform data-driven testing to validate API behavior with different inputs and scenarios.
- API Authentication and Authorization: Securely add authorization to your API requests and understand various authentication methods.