How do you open the doors of a tester's Postman workspace

Talk Description

In this talk, Swathika Visagn, focuses on the integration of Postman and GitHub to enhance collaboration between developers and testers. Swathika begins by outlining the prerequisites, such as basic GitHub and Postman knowledge, before diving into the process of importing an API definition file from a remote GitHub repository into a Postman workspace. 

Using the BookCart API as a demonstration, she explains how developers push API definition files to GitHub, create pull requests, and merge changes into the main branch. Testers, on the other hand, connect Postman to GitHub to import these API definition files, generate collections, and stay updated with any changes made by developers. This streamlined approach ensures that collections are always up-to-date, eliminating manual updates and improving efficiency.

The talk also emphasises the importance of collaboration between developers and testers. Swathika shares practical lessons learned, such as building a shared responsibility for quality, leveraging Postman's integration features and avoiding pitfalls like delayed communication. By presenting this integration as a puzzle to solve, she encourages testers to enhance their problem-solving and heuristic skills. The overarching message highlights the value of fostering a collaborative environment where QA and development teams work together to deliver high-quality products efficiently. 

This talk offers actionable insights for teams looking to adopt a seamless workflow between GitHub and Postman while strengthening their partnership.