API Testing with Postman - Sharing Code Between Tests in Postman

The video tutorial explores sharing code between tests in Postman, emphasizing the importance of avoiding repetition in test automation. It covers creating environments to share variables across collections and demonstrates using pre-request scripts to check resource availability before sending requests. The tutorial concludes with a brief overview of the next topic, mocking in Postman.

Why is it important to avoid repeating code in test automation?

• It reduces the chances of errors and makes maintenance easier.

• It makes the code run faster.

• It helps in better visualization of test results.

• It allows for more complex test cases.

What is the primary purpose of using environments in Postman?

• To enhance the user interface.

• To create new collections.

• To store test results.

• To manage different test servers and share variables across collections.

How can you activate a newly created environment in Postman?

• By clicking on the environment name in the dropdown menu.

• By restarting Postman.

• By creating a new collection.

• By deleting other environments.

What is a pre-request script used for in Postman?

• To send a request after the main request.

• To check conditions and set variables before sending a request.

• To log test results.

• To create new environments.

In the example provided, what does the pre-request script check for?

• If the environment is active.

• If the server is down.

• If a resource is available before sending a request.

• If the user is authenticated.

What happens if the pre-request script receives an 'OK' status?

• A new collection is created.

• An environment variable is set to true.

• The request is canceled.

• The environment is deleted.

What is the next topic to be discussed after this video series?

• Mocking with Postman.

• User interface customization.

• Advanced scripting techniques.

• Creating new APIs.