What are the best practices for scripting in Postman?

What are the best practices for scripting in Postman?

When scripting in Postman, it's important to keep your code clean, modular, and well-documented. Use environment variables to manage configurations and avoid hardcoding values.

Can you give me an example of using environment variables?

Sure! You can set an environment variable for your API base URL. For example, in your Pre-request Script, you can set it like this: pm.environment.set('baseUrl', 'https://api.example.com'); Then, use it in your request URL as {{baseUrl}}/endpoint.

What about error handling in scripts?

Error handling is crucial. Use try-catch blocks to manage exceptions and log errors using console.log() for debugging. This helps in identifying issues quickly.

How can I test my scripts effectively?

You can use Postman's built-in testing framework. Write tests in the Tests tab using pm.test() to validate responses and ensure your scripts work as expected.