Send request block in Postman - Framework Patterns

Framework Mode - Send request block

Folder Structure

PostmanCollectionProject/
├── collections/
│   └── MyAPI.postman_collection.json
├── environments/
│   ├── dev.postman_environment.json
│   ├── staging.postman_environment.json
│   └── prod.postman_environment.json
├── tests/
│   └── sendRequestTests.postman_test_script.js
├── scripts/
│   └── preRequestScripts.js
├── globals.json
└── README.md

Test Framework Layers

• Collections: Group of API requests organized by feature or service.
• Environments: Variables for different deployment stages (dev, staging, prod).
• Pre-request Scripts: JavaScript code executed before sending a request (e.g., setting tokens).
• Tests: JavaScript assertions run after receiving a response to validate results.
• Globals: Variables accessible across collections and environments.

Configuration Patterns

• Environment Variables: Store base URLs, API keys, and credentials per environment to switch easily.
• Global Variables: Use for values shared across collections like common headers.
• Pre-request Scripts: Dynamically set or update variables before requests (e.g., generate auth tokens).
• Collection Variables: Variables scoped to a collection for modularity.
• Use Postman Environments: Select environment before running tests to target correct API endpoints.

Test Reporting and CI/CD Integration

• Postman Test Results: View pass/fail status and detailed logs in Postman Test Runner.
• Newman CLI: Run collections from command line and generate JSON, HTML, or JUnit reports.
• CI/CD Integration: Use Newman in pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI) to automate API tests on code changes.
• Report Storage: Save reports as artifacts or send notifications on failures.

Best Practices

• Use Environment Variables: Avoid hardcoding URLs or secrets; switch environments easily.
• Write Clear Tests: Use simple assertions with descriptive messages for easy debugging.
• Modularize Requests: Group related requests in collections and use folders for organization.
• Use Pre-request Scripts: Automate token generation or setup to keep tests independent.
• Version Control Collections: Export and store collections in Git for collaboration and history.

Self Check

Where in this folder structure would you add a new API request to test user login functionality?

Key Result

Organize Postman API tests using collections, environments, pre-request scripts, and Newman for automation.