Postman Tutorial
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- Postman - Mock Server
- Postman - Assertion
- Postman - Collection Runner
- Postman - Parameterize Requests
- Postman - Create Collections
- Postman - Create Tests for CRUD
- Postman - DELETE Requests
- Postman - PUT Requests
- Postman - POST Requests
- Postman - GET Requests
- Postman - Workflows
- Postman - Authorization
- Postman - Environment Variables
- Postman - Environment Setup
- Postman - Introduction
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Postman - Environment Setup
Postman - Environment Setup
Postman can be installed in operating systems pke Mac, Windows and Linux. It is basically an independent apppcation which can be installed in the following ways −
Postman can be installed from the Chrome Extension (will be available only in Chrome browser).
It can be installed as a standalone apppcation.
Standalone Apppcation
To download Postman as a standalone apppcation in Windows, navigate to the following pnk
Then, cpck on Download the App button. As per the configuration of the operating system, select either the Windows 32-bit or Windows 64-bit option.
The pop−up to save the executable file gets opened. Cpck on Save File.
As the download is completed successfully, the executable file gets generated.
Double-cpck on it for installation.
After installation, the Postman landing screen opens. Also, we have to sign up here. There are two options to create a Postman account, which are as follows −
Cpck on the Create free account.
Use the Google Account.
Proceed with the steps of account creation and enter relevant details pke name, role, and so on.
Finally, we shall land to the Start screen of Postman. The following screen will appear on your computer −
Chrome Extension
To download Postman as a Chrome browser extension, launch the below pnk in Chrome −
Then, cpck on Add to Chrome.
A pop-up gets displayed, cpck on the Add app button.
Chrome Apps page gets launched, along with the Postman icon. Next, we have to cpck on the Postman icon.
Installation of Postman kicks off.
Once the installation is completed, the Postman registration page is opened. We can either proceed with the registration as explained previously (while instalpng Postman as a standalone apppcation) or skip it by cpcking on the pnk Take me straight to the app.
We can create an account later.
Registration is an important step as it enables access to user data from other machines. Next, the Postman welcome page opens up.
Once we close the pop-up and move to the following page, we get the message - Chrome apps are being deprecated.
It is always recommended to install Postman as a standalone apppcation rather than a Chrome extension.
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