Postman

Overview

Postman is an API platform for building and using APIs. It simplifies each step of the API lifecycle, from designing and testing to documenting and sharing. It is an essential tool for backend developers testing REST, GraphQL, and gRPC requests.

Pricing & Free Tier

Free Tier: Yes. Ideal for individuals, includes unlimited personal API requests and 3 collaborators.
Basic: $14/user/month. Adds unlimited shared collections and API monitoring.
Professional: $29/user/month for advanced roles and higher limits.

How to Use

1. Download Postman or use the web version.
2. Create a "Collection" to organize your API endpoints.
3. Enter the request URL, select the HTTP method (GET, POST, etc.), and add headers/body data.
4. Click "Send" to view the response and save it.

Important Notes

• Cloud Sync: By default, your collections sync to Postman's cloud. Ensure you don't save sensitive production API keys in shared workspaces.
• Performance: The desktop app can become resource-heavy with large collections; closing tabs regularly is recommended.