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Scripts Variables

The document explains the use of variables in Postman, highlighting their purpose as placeholders for values to avoid hardcoding and enhance script reusability. It details the different types of variables (global, environment, collection, local, and data) and how to access and manage them in requests and scripts. Additionally, it covers the creation and retrieval of variables in pre-request and post-response scripts, as well as their use in request bodies for dynamic requests.

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Scripts Variables

The document explains the use of variables in Postman, highlighting their purpose as placeholders for values to avoid hardcoding and enhance script reusability. It details the different types of variables (global, environment, collection, local, and data) and how to access and manage them in requests and scripts. Additionally, it covers the creation and retrieval of variables in pre-request and post-response scripts, as well as their use in request bodies for dynamic requests.

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Variables & Scripts in Postman

Variables in Postman
What are Variables?
Variables are placeholders for values used in requests, scripts, or
collections.
Why to use Variables?
• To avoid hardcoding values.
• To make scripts reusable and dynamic.
• To manage configurations for different environments.
Where Can Variables Be Used?
• In URLs, headers, request bodies, or scripts.
Types of variables in Postman:
1. Global Variable (Accessible everywhere):
url_global = [Link]
2. Environment Variable (Specific to an environment like QA or
Prod):
url_qa_env = [Link]
3. Collection Variable (Specific to a collection of requests):
url_collect = [Link]
4. Local Variable (Specific to a single request):
url_local = [Link]
5. Data Variable (Values provided through CSV/JSON files in the
collection runner).

[Link] [Link]
Accessing Variables in URLs:
Use {{variable_name}} to reference variables in the request URL.

Example:
{{url_global}}/api/users?page=2
{{url_qa_env}}/api/users?page=2
{{url_collect}}/api/users?page=2
{{url_local}}/api/users?page=2

Postman Scripts
Postman scripts can be written at different stages:
1. Pre-request scripts: Run before the request is sent.
2. Post-response scripts: Run after receiving the response.
Workflow: Pre-request Script → Request → Response → Post-response

[Link] [Link]
• Collection: A group of requests.
• Folder: Subgroups within a collection.
• Request: Individual HTTP requests (GET, POST, etc.).

Creating and Managing Variables with Scripts


Creating Variables in Pre-request Scripts
You can set variables before sending a request using JavaScript.
• Global Variable:
[Link]("userid_global", "2");
• Environment Variable:
[Link]("userid_qa_env", "2");
• Collection Variable:
[Link]("userid_collect", "2");
• Local Variable:
[Link]("userid_local", "2");

[Link] [Link]
Retrieving and Removing Variables in Post-response Scripts
• Retrieve a Variable Value:
[Link]([Link]("userid_global"));
[Link]([Link]("userid_qa_env"));
[Link]([Link]("userid_collect"));
[Link]([Link]("userid_local"));
• Unset (Remove) a Variable:
[Link]("userid_global");
[Link]("userid_qa_env");
[Link]("userid_collect");
[Link]("userid_local");

Using Variables Inside the Request Body


You can set and use variables in the request body to make dynamic
requests.
1. Create Local Variables in Pre-request Script:
[Link]("name", "Pavan");
[Link]("job", "Trainer");
2. POST Request Example:

[Link] [Link]
URL: [Link]

Request Body:
{
"name": "{{name}}",
"job": "{{job}}"
}

Here, {{name}} and {{job}} will be replaced with the values "Pavan" and
"Trainer" dynamically.

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