Automated testing optimizes API workflow and collaboration
What is our primary use case?
I use Postman Enterprise for testing APIs in my day-to-day work. I have a workspace with specific API requests, and I am using that workspace to test our API endpoints. I examine what kind of requests we are sending, what kind of errors we are receiving, and the logs. Based on those requests, I write tests, and from those tests, I can understand if our API is working correctly. Based on the logs I get in the tests, I can easily write a report for our engineering team to check if there are ongoing issues with our current platform, our current endpoint, and why it is happening according to the logs.
In my team, we use it only for testing different case scenarios for different endpoints.
Postman Enterprise is efficient because if you write 10 different requests, and then need to write similar requests with only a few variable or parameter changes, you can duplicate that set of requests and modify what needs to be changed. You can extract the whole workspace in a JSON file and modify it easily with different tools, then import that updated JSON file back to Postman Enterprise. You can duplicate the whole workspace, and one workspace can have 10,000, 20,000, or even more requests where in the new workspace you just need to change access or different case scenarios.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is that you can set a collection of requests and run that collection in an automated way. For example, with 200 requests, you run the collection, and each request will run sequentially, where you can easily create or test several different scenarios. Additionally, in each request, you can define a test to see if your request was successful as planned, or if that request followed the procedures written for our API.
It is straightforward if you have all access tokens and necessary access to the API provider itself. With access tokens, refresh tokens, or authorization set up in place, it takes just a couple of clicks to integrate Postman Enterprise with this environment.
I can set up environment variables quickly, so I have my pre-written variables in place. I can easily link them to each request without hard-coding any data or variables as they are read from the environment variables. You can duplicate the entire list of variables, change different naming, and they are ready for different sets of requests. The bundle of requests runs quickly in an automated way, and they execute in the order you specify. You can check the logs and terminal logs to see what is happening in the background, and easily connect Postman Enterprise with your API if you have the proper access keys. The visualization allows you to quickly notice and search the parameters, error types, or specific items. You can extract the JSON file of your workspace, check it with different tools, look for errors and improvements, and then import that JSON file back to Postman Enterprise to continue working on that set of requests, or send it to colleagues who can work on the same requests without writing them from scratch.
What needs improvement?
Since I am using the free tier, one improvement would be to increase the number of requests you can send in a short time period. Currently, if I send 200-300 requests in a short period, Postman Enterprise requires a 30-second wait before sending another bundle of requests unless you upgrade to a higher tier.
Secondly, Postman Enterprise sometimes takes several minutes to load the whole workspace. With 2,000-3,000 requests in a workspace, it can take a minute or two to load all requests. When creating a new workspace and moving requests between workspaces, depending on internet speed, it can take a longer period to copy those requests or workspace from one place to another.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Postman Enterprise for two years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It depends on various factors. Sometimes it can be slightly buggy. It might skip requests and relies on internet connection, but even with perfect internet connection, it can occasionally have glitches. In my two years of usage, I only experienced one global incident with Postman Enterprise, which was announced and fixed within minutes or perhaps half an hour. It is a pretty stable solution.
I opened one case during a global incident, and they replied quickly to inform me about the situation. They updated us via their global incident platform. The process was straightforward.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is quite scalable from my perspective because you can create different workspace scenarios in seconds. I can quickly extend my testing area by duplicating and copy-pasting different workspaces and environments, then adjusting what needs to be adjusted. However, I cannot speak to scalability for different Postman Enterprise purposes on a broader scale.
How are customer service and support?
I opened one case during a global incident, and they replied quickly to inform me about the situation. They updated us via their global incident platform. The process was straightforward.
In my experience with only one case in less than two years, I would rate their service 10 out of 10 because everything was super fast and professional.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I personally used RapidAPI before.
Postman Enterprise is superior because you can create several different environments with pre-written variable environments for different use cases. You can switch environments to connect to different instances of your platform or client partners. You can test various scenarios quickly with the same request, which is not possible in Paw currently. Paw and RapidAPI are lightweight versions. Postman Enterprise allows you to write scripts for checking your requests through test scripting, which I believe RapidAPI does not offer. These features motivated my transition from Paw to Postman Enterprise.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is straightforward if you have all access tokens and necessary access to the API provider itself. With access tokens, refresh tokens, or authorization set up in place, it takes just a couple of clicks to integrate Postman Enterprise with this environment.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Postman Enterprise 8 out of 10. Based on my experience with one support case in less than two years, I would give them a perfect score because everything was handled quickly and professionally.
A powerful tool for API development and testing
What do you like best about the product?
I like best about postman is its features that organically save our request and work efficiently
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike about postman Is it use more resources and the collaboration plan is paid.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It solved the problem by managing and testing API by organizing.and save time by running efficiently.
Good tool for working with APIs
What do you like best about the product?
Postman provides the best environment for testing my APIs. It is easy to use and fast which saves so much time. The ability to organise the requests into collections and set up environments is very helpful. I can easily share and import all the APIs which are setup in other account. The invite feature is also very helpful in viewing the updated APIs after the changes made by the user. The customer support was also good when I had used it once. Overall, postman is good for everyday use as it is easy to implement and integrate.
What do you dislike about the product?
I have noticed that when I am working with big collections, the app gets a bit laggy. Also, when I sync large workplace it takes a while. It would be great if it worked smoother during these times.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Postman saves lot of time while working with APIs. It helps keep my APIs organised and makes environment switching easier.
Excellent tool for API testing
What do you like best about the product?
Postman has a very easy and clean interface for API testing and development. We can easily create collections, export/import them, set environment variables and pre-request scripts
What do you dislike about the product?
The app feels a bit slow to start sometimes. Some advanced features require a paid plan
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Postman simplifies API testing and easy collaboration between teams using collections.
Postman – The API Testing Champion"
What do you like best about the product?
The most likeable thing about Postman is the easy-to-use interface and the fact that it eases the task of API testing even to those users who are learners. It also embraces all the important HTTP verbs and enables me to group requests into sets, expose flexibility through environment variables and easily automate tests and validations by using pre-request and test scripts. The integration aspects allow an easy sharing of collections, documentation, and mock servers with my colleagues, and the preset API documentation saves a considerable time and makes the experience very clear. I also like that it has support of mock server to test APIs when backend is not ready yet or that it has Newman CLI integration that can run tests through CI/CD pipes. In general, the Postman represents a potent, cross-platform tool that allows simplifying the whole scheme of designing and testing APIs.
What do you dislike about the product?
Although Postman is a powerful and feature-rich tool, it can sometimes feel resource-heavy, especially when working with large collections or running multiple requests simultaneously, which may slow down performance on less powerful systems. Some advanced features are locked behind the paid plans, making them less accessible for individuals or small teams. Additionally, the initial setup of complex environments and scripting can be a bit overwhelming for beginners, and the desktop app occasionally faces sync delays with the web version. These are minor issues compared to the overall benefits but addressing them would make Postman even more efficient.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Postman is addressing the challenge of effective creation, testing, and maintenance of APIs as it offers a unified environment where I can author requests and set up automated tests and examine responses without having to go back and forth across several instruments. It also allows removing manual API testing because it has strong automation and scripting opportunities that cut down time and the possibility of errors. The possibility of working with collections, environment variables, and mock servers facilitates the workflow, the efficiency of collaboration with other people, and makes it possible to deliver APIs of good quality much quicker. In general, it has caused a significant productivity, enhanced the API quality and eased all the journey of development to deployment.
Must have for API Development and testing
What do you like best about the product?
Postman makes it easy to work with APIs. From testing requests to organizing collections and environments, everything is easy to use. It saves time and reduces errors. For me, it's difficult to work without it now.
What do you dislike about the product?
Postman feels a bit heavy at times, especially on slower machines. Some advanced features are only available for the paid version, which is a limitation for smaller teams.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Postman simplifies testing, debugging, documentation and collaboration. It quickly validate requests, catches issues early, and stay organized with collections and environments.
This saves development time, improves team coordination, and reduces back-and-forth between teams. it speeds up our workflow and boosts confidence in the APIs I build and use.
Postman: The Essential Tool for API Development and Testing
What do you like best about the product?
Postman offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface that makes API testing straightforward, even for complex workflows. Features like environment variables, pre-request scripts, and automated test scripts simplify repetitive tasks and increase productivity. The ability to share collections and create detailed documentation makes team collaboration seamless. Postman's built-in mock server and API monitoring tools further enhance development and QA processes.
What do you dislike about the product?
While powerful, Postman can feel heavy and slow at times, especially with large collections or many tabs open. Some advanced features, like API version control and team collaboration, are gated behind the paid plans. Additionally, setting up complex test scenarios can require scripting knowledge, which may be a learning curve for beginners.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It simplifies API testing and debugging, allowing developers to quickly send requests, inspect responses, and identify issues without writing code. Postman also addresses the need for collaboration by enabling teams to share collections, document APIs, and maintain consistent environments. Additionally, it supports automated testing and mock servers, which help validate APIs before backend implementation.
This benefits me by significantly speeding up development, reducing errors, and improving communication across frontend and backend teams. It ensures that APIs are well-documented, testable, and consistent across different environments.
easiest implementation of API documentations
What do you like best about the product?
support for the environments like local and production
team collaboration
option to save session
What do you dislike about the product?
I haven't used workflow setup so that is the part I dont like that much
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It saves time, we can test frontend using the APIs, but if any APIs are having issues, then Postman help us to identify the root cause
Postman- journey from one API call to Other
What do you like best about the product?
Postman is very usefull whenever it comes to test any easy to complex APIs
What do you dislike about the product?
It can feel a bit hectic when it requires manually defining all queries and variable.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Postman makes it very easy to test & manage API calls. It is very easy to organize every project in one single platform.
Fast and esy to analyze apis
What do you like best about the product?
Fast and easy look thorugh to use apis and handle them without ui
What do you dislike about the product?
The authentication can sometimes be tricky for beginners to understand.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
without usinf the frontend we can check the backend apis worknig and connection,this makes easy and fast the process of checking the apis.
