Testing API using Postman & Thunderbolt
Testing API using Postman & Thunderbolt
▶️ What is API Testing?
Why We Test APIs and How We Can Use Thunderbolt or Postman
We test APIs to ensure that they work as expected, meet the requirements of the clients or consumers, and follow the best practices of security, performance, and reliability. Testing APIs can help us find bugs, errors, or vulnerabilities before they affect the end users or cause data loss.
What is Thunderbolt or Postman?
Thunder Client and Postman are both tools for testing and developing APIs. They allow you to send HTTP requests, inspect responses, create collections, use variables, and more.
Pros and Cons of Thunderbolt and Postman
| Feature | Thunderbolt | Postman |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Up to 40 Gbps | Depends on network bandwidth |
| Display | Supports up to two 4K displays | Not applicable |
| Power | Provides up to 15W of power for accessories | Not applicable |
| Compatibility | Requires Thunderbolt-enabled ports and devices | Works with any HTTP-based API |
| Cost | May require expensive adapters or cables | Free for basic features, paid plans start at $12 per month/user |
▶️ Setup Thunderbolt or Postman
- Download and install Thunderbolt or Postman.
- We will use postman for this project.
- Just download and install it and open it and after that just create a new account and login to it.
- Hit on the new button and create a new workspace.(you can do the same in thunderbolt also)
- Now create a new collection and name it as "API Testing".
- Click on the new tab and copy the url of the API and paste it in the url section of the postman and hit on the send button.
- Use the same method for both the APIs ( testing and production) and check the response of both the APIs.
- Now click on the save button and save the name accordingly like "Production" and "Testing".
