API Testing and Development with Postman

In modern software development, understanding how to interact with and test APIs is an essential skill for developers, testers, and system administrators alike. This text-only course provides a clear, structured path to understanding API communication and leveraging Postman to streamline your workflow. You will progress from foundational web concepts to executing complex request chains and automating tests. What you will learn: Understand fundamental REST API concepts, HTTP methods, status codes, and headers; Install and configure the Postman environment for your development workflow; Create, organize, and execute GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests; Manage dynamic data using environment and global variables; Write basic test scripts to validate API responses and status codes; Structure your requests into reusable collections for team collaboration. The course begins with a clear introduction to API terminology and foundational web protocols, ensuring you have the necessary context before you begin sending requests and writing assertions. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior API testing experience or programming background to get started. Start reading today to build confidence in your API testing and development skills.