Postman
An API tool commonly referenced when teams send HTTP requests inspect responses organize collections or share repeatable API workflows.
Plain English
When someone says try it in Postman they mean making and examining an API request outside the product interface.
In context
Teams use Postman requests environments and collections to explore endpoints reproduce problems document examples and share integration workflows.
Example
“Send the failing request in Postman and share the collection with QA.”
When you'll hear this
- API development
- integration testing
- technical support
Common misunderstanding
A successful Postman request does not prove an integration works in application code or across every environment authentication path and edge case.
Also known as
Postman collectionPostman requestPostman workspace
Commonly used by
Related terms
Updated: 2026-08-28
