What is YAML?
YAML, which stands for “YAML Ain’t Markup Language” or “Yet Another Markup Language,” is a human and machine-readable data serialization format. It…
What is caching?
This is a guest post written by Allen Helton, ecosystem engineer at Momento. “It’s probably a caching issue.” No matter how long…
State of the API report data is now available via API
The world’s largest and most comprehensive survey of API usage just became even more useful. Today, we’re making data from the 2023…
How we reduced our DocumentDB cost by nearly 50% and optimized performance
Postman’s activity feed plays a crucial role in our users’ development workflows by allowing them to remain informed about changes made in…
Creating an OpenAPI definition from a collection with the Postman API
Creating an OpenAPI definition can be difficult, and it’s often easier to create collections in Postman. Postman Collections make it easy to…
Examining use cases for asynchronous APIs: webhooks and WebSockets
In an age where digital immediacy and real-time feedback dominate user expectations, asynchronous APIs stand out as a beacon for enhanced interactivity…
What is JSON Schema?
JSON Schema is a declarative language that provides a standardized way to describe and validate JSON data. It describes the content, structure,…
Updates to the Postman proxy and Interceptor: better filters and UX
Postman’s proxy session and Interceptor session features help developers intercept any system and browser HTTP/HTTPS traffic and bring it into Postman. Since…
What is XML?
XML, which stands for “Extensible Markup Language,” is a data exchange format that is readable by both humans and machines. XML uses…
Manage your Postman Collection’s items with the Postman API
You already know that you can create Postman Collections for your organization to create groups of saved requests to use for designing,…
What is PKCE?
PKCE, which stands for “Proof of Key Code Exchange” and is pronounced “pixy,” is an extension of the OAuth 2.0 protocol that…
The ultimate guide to setting up team workspaces
In the world of API development, collaboration is key. With multiple moving pieces and stakeholders, organization, transparency, and communication are vital to…
