Postman is a free client tool in a graphical format that can be installed on any type of OS. Its role is to test APIs through requests, which we will organize into collections. It also allows us to dynamize API tests through the use of variables and the implementation of environments. Postman is famous for its ease of use, but also for the advanced features that it offers.
In this section, we will learn how to create and install a Postman account, then we will create a collection that will serve as a folder to organize our requests, and finally we will create a request that will test a demo API.
Before we use Postman, we will need to create a Postman account by going to https://www.getpostman.com/ and clicking on the SIGN IN button. Then, in the form, click on the Create Account link, as shown in the following screenshot:
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