Postman for API Testing: A Comprehensive Guide for QA Testers
Asha Rani Rajendran Nair Chandrika · Journal of Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning and Data Science · 2023
API testing has become a critical element in modern software development, especially with the rise of interconnected systems and microservices.Postman, a popular tool for testing APIs, offers an intuitive interface to help QA testers manually or automatically validate API responses, workflows and performance.This article explores the fundamentals of API testing using Postman, focusing on essential features such as collections, environment variables, test automation with JavaScript scripting and integration into CI/CD pipelines.By following the steps outlined in this guide, testers can streamline their API testing process, enhance test reliability and ensure consistent API functionality.The article also discusses best practices in API testing, including test organization, automation and validation techniques, offering practical insights that can be applied immediately in real-world scenarios.