How to Write and Automate API Tests in Postman with Proven Strategies

Master API testing with Postman in this step-by-step tutorial! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this video covers: ✅ Writing tests in Postman ✅ Understanding basic test syntax with examples ✅ Automating API tests for seamless workflows ✅ Using variables, integration tests, and mock servers We’ll walk you through real examples, including: - Setting up test scripts using Postman’s Echo service - Using ChaiJS assertions for test validations - Automating data extraction and environment variable usage - Mocking APIs to isolate dependencies 💡 Helpful Links and Resources: - Fork the collection used in this video: https://www.postman.com/explore - Learn more about ChaiJS syntax: https://www.chaijs.com/guide/styles/ - Postman documentation: https://learning.postman.com/docs/writing-scripts/test-scripts/ - Intro to writing tests in Postman - with examples https://www.postman.com/postman/workspace/test-examples-in-postman/documentation/1559645-142a747b-0386-4aa2-9336-7db74659d496 - Other test script examples: https://www.postman.com/postman/workspace/test-examples-in-postman/documentation/1559645-820d771d-70ab-452f-9edd-0904dbc315b8 🛠️ Tools Used: - Postman API platform: https://www.postman.com/ - Coindesk API (real-time Bitcoin data integration): https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-api - Mock servers for controlled testing: https://learning.postman.com/docs/designing-and-developing-your-api/mocking-data/mocking-with-examples/ 📚 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Write an API test in Postman 01:44 Write tests with code snippets 02:27 Basic test syntax with examples 04:54 Types of API tests 📺 Watch next: - Learn how to run Postman collections with Newman: https://www.postman.com/newman/ - Automate tests with Postman monitors: https://learning.postman.com/docs/designing-and-developing-your-api/monitoring-your-api/using-monitors/ - Advanced Postman scripting techniques: https://learning.postman.com/docs/writing-scripts/ 🔔 Subscribe for more tutorials and hit the notification bell to stay updated on API testing, automation, and Postman tips! #Postman #APITesting #Automation #PostmanTests #ProgrammingTutorial #ChaiJS Older videos: - https://youtu.be/pi9MxX0HSHU - https://youtu.be/nhY481EGMro