📚 Postman Simple Books API

Welcome to the Postman Simple Books API repository! This repository contains a collection designed for API testing using Postman. It focuses on the Simple Books API and includes automated test scripts, environment variables, and validation for various CRUD operations.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Testing
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Introduction

The Simple Books API is a RESTful API that allows users to perform CRUD operations on a bookstore database. This repository provides a comprehensive set of Postman collections to facilitate API testing. Whether you are a developer, tester, or just curious about APIs, this repository serves as a useful resource.

Features

• Automated Test Scripts: The repository includes scripts that automate the testing process, making it easier to validate API responses.
• Environment Variables: Manage different environments (development, testing, production) using Postman's environment variables.
• CRUD Operations: Perform Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations seamlessly.
• Validation: Ensure the API responds correctly with the expected data.
• Documentation: Clear and concise documentation to help you get started quickly.

Installation

To use this repository, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Open your terminal and run the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/mrbl4ck-z/Postman-Simple-Books-API.git

2. Open Postman: If you haven't already, download and install Postman from Postman's official website.

3. Import the Collection:

   • Open Postman.
   • Click on the "Import" button.
   • Select the downloaded Postman collection file from the cloned repository.

4. Set Up Environment Variables:

   • Create a new environment in Postman.
   • Add the necessary variables such as baseUrl, apiKey, etc., as specified in the documentation.

Usage

Once you have imported the collection and set up your environment, you can start testing the Simple Books API.

1. Select the Environment: Choose the environment you created from the dropdown in Postman.

2. Run Tests: You can run individual requests or the entire collection. To run the collection:

   • Click on the collection name.
   • Select "Run" from the dropdown menu.

3. View Results: After running the tests, you can view the results in the Postman console. Each request will show whether it passed or failed, along with the response data.

Testing

The repository includes a set of automated tests that validate the API's functionality. These tests cover various scenarios, including:

• Successful creation of a book
• Retrieving book details
• Updating book information
• Deleting a book

You can find the test scripts in the individual requests within the Postman collection. To run the tests, simply execute the requests as described in the Usage section.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve this repository. If you have suggestions, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request. Here are some ways you can contribute:

• Bug Reports: If you find a bug, please report it.
• Feature Requests: Suggest new features or enhancements.
• Documentation: Help us improve the documentation.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out:

• GitHub: mrbl4ck-z
• Email: mrbl4ck@example.com

Explore the Releases section for downloadable files and updates. Happy testing!