Read and write to REST-enabled databases
Blog post from Postman
Postman, a tool commonly used for testing APIs, can also interact with databases by leveraging REST APIs, allowing developers and testers to read and write to databases in environments where direct database querying is not feasible or convenient. This approach is particularly useful during development when working with local versions of databases, as it enables testing of internal database states not exposed by APIs and offers a simpler interface for those unfamiliar with SQL. Access can be achieved either by starting a local database server and sending requests via scripts in Postman or by using database providers like MySQL or Mongo that offer HTTP APIs. The text provides a walkthrough of setting up a database using Restdb.io, configuring a collection, and entering records, followed by instructions on setting up Postman to interact with the database, including specifying the URL, content type, and API key. Once set up, Postman can send requests to the database, allowing users to test and assert database responses, such as checking the existence of fields not exposed to users via API.
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