What is Postman?
Postman is an API platform that enables engineers to develop, test, manage, and distribute APIs and services. It provides an all-in-one environment designed to streamline collaboration and simplify the API lifecycle for enterprise scale.
Why use it in the API Lifecycle?
- Spec Hub: Manage API specifications.
- Workspaces: Collaborate with teams on API projects.
- Mock Servers: Simulate API behavior for development and testing.
- API Client: Send and manage API requests.
- Collection Runner: Automate sequences of API requests for workflows.
- Monitors: Validate API performance and availability.
Best Practices
- Use environment variables (
{{base_url}},{{auth_token}}) to switch seamlessly between Local, Staging, and Production environments.
