Testing API Queries

Postman is a popular tool for testing APIs, offering a user-friendly interface to send requests and receive responses.

Using Postman to Test

1. Download and Install Postman:

   • Visit the Postman website and download the application suitable for your operating system.

   • Install and launch Postman on your computer.

2. Create a New Request:

   • Click on the New button and select Request from the dropdown menu.

   • Name your request and optionally add it to a collection for better organization.

3. Enter the API Endpoint:

   • In the request builder, select the HTTP method GET from the dropdown menu next to the URL field.

   • Copy Paste the API endpoint URL in the URL field.

4. Send the Request:

   • Click the Send button to execute the request.

   • Postman will display the response from the server in the lower section of the interface.

5. Review the Response:

   • The Body tab in the response section will show the response data.

   • The Headers tab will display the response headers.

   • The Status tab will indicate the HTTP status code and message.

6. Save the Request:

   • Click the Save button to store the request for future use.

Example: Testing a GET Request

1. Open Postman and create a new request.

2. Select GET from the method dropdown.

3. Enter the API endpoint URL (e.g., https://api.alphax.cloud/conduitv7?token=<YOUR_TOKEN>&siteid=5a938a643258995bee2117f2&limit=1).

4. Click Send.

5. View the response data in the Body tab.

By following these steps, you can efficiently test and debug your API endpoints using Postman, ensuring they function as expected before deployment.