How To Make Api Documentation Using Postman?
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1. Open Postman and create a new collection.
2. Add a request to the collection.
3. Fill in the details for the request, including the request URL, method, body, and any necessary headers.
4. Use the Postman ‘Generate Documentation’ feature to generate a documentation page for the request.
5. Publish the documentation page to the server of your choice.
6. Copy the URL of the page and share it with your users.
7. Test the API using the Postman console.
8. Monitor the API’s performance using Postman’s monitoring tools.
1. Set up your API: Create an API server or use an existing one and define the endpoints for your API. Make sure to include detailed descriptions of each endpoint.
2. Create a Collection in Postman: Install the Postman app and create a new collection for your API with a descriptive name.
3. Write Description & Documentation: Provide a description and documentation for each endpoint. This should include any parameters and expected responses.
4. Add API Requests: Start adding API requests to your collection. Use simple API requests first (GET, POST, DELETE) and then start using more complex endpoints like API authentication and pagination.
5. Verify API Responses: Use Postman‘s API response verification feature to make sure your API is responding correctly. Verify that the API responses are accurate and consistent across endpoints.
6. Add API Credentials: If your API requires authentication, add API credentials to your Postman collection.
7. Share Your Documentation: Once you‘ve finalized your Postman collection, share it with whoever needs to use the API. You can share it publicly or just with select users.