Collections in Postman

This is the third article in the Postman for API testing series. To access previous articles here are the links:

1. API Testing using Postman [CRUD operations]
2. Variables in Postman

What is COLLECTION in Postman?

In Postman, collections are a way to organize and group related API requests, scripts, tests, and documentation into a single entity. Collections allow you to manage and work with multiple requests in a structured manner, making it easier to collaborate, share, and maintain your API workflows.

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Features and benefits of using collections in Postman:

Here are some key features and benefits of using collections in Postman:

Grouping requests: Collections enable you to group related API requests together. For example, you can create a collection for a specific API or a set of API endpoints related to a particular functionality.

Organizing and managing requests: Within a collection, you can create folders to further organize your requests. This hierarchical structure helps you maintain a logical structure and makes navigating your API workflows easier.

Request chaining: Collections allow you to chain multiple API requests together, where the output…