Mastering Postman (ePub)

Build, test, debug, document and publish APIs faster throughout the entire lifecycle

"Mastering Postman" is a comprehensive guide that aims to streamline the API development process for individuals at any level of experience. The book covers every step of the API lifecycle and equips readers with the necessary knowledge and tools to create efficient and reliable APIs in less time.

The book starts by discussing API design, highlighting the best practices for creating scalable, easy-to-use, and intuitive APIs. After designing an API, readers are taught to use Postman for testing, ensuring that the APIs work as intended. In addition to testing, the book also covers API documentation and mocking. The authors show how to create comprehensive documentation that's easy to understand and use and how to use Postman to mock APIs for safe testing before deploying to production.

"Mastering Postman" also focuses on coding in Python, Flask, and JavaScript, teaching readers how to build powerful, efficient, and easy-to-use APIs. Furthermore, readers will learn about implementing API governance, integration, publishing, and the Postman CLI. The book offers practical examples, real-world scenarios, and tips and tricks to increase productivity and efficiency while developing APIs.

Regardless of whether one is a developer, product manager, or technical writer, "Mastering Postman" provides the skills and knowledge necessary to create robust, reliable, and easy-to-use APIs. The book will help individuals streamline their API development process and deliver better APIs faster.

Key Learnings

• Streamline API development process with Postman for faster delivery.
• Learn API design, testing, documentation, and mocking with real-world examples.
• Build APIs using Python, Flask, and JavaScript for better performance.
• Master API governance, integration, and publishing with Postman.
• Leverage Postman CLI for advanced API testing and automation.
• Collaborate efficiently using Postman collections, environments, and workspaces.