Defining Functions in Collection Scripts
Collection scripts, executed before or after the entire collection run, offer a venue for defining global functions.
Syntax:
// Define a function in the collection script
function functionName() {
// Function logic here
}
Example
Let’s define a function to log request details within the collection script.
// Define a function to log request details
function logRequestDetails(request) {
console.log("Request URL:", request.url);
console.log("Request Method:", request.method);
}
// Access the function from any request within the collection
logRequestDetails(pm.request);
Steps to Implement Collection Scripts
- Launch Postman and produce a new request or collection.
- Navigate to the “Pre-request Script” or “Tests” tab of the collection.
- Construct the JavaScript function within the collection script.
- Employ the function within any request or test scripts within the collection.
- Dispatch the request or execute the collection.
- Review the request output or console for any logs or results generated by the global function.
Collection Scrips
Implement Global Functions in Postman
Postman is a tool for API development that allows developers to create global functions which allows you to define reusable code snippets that can be shared across multiple requests and collections. In this article, we’ll explore how to write global functions in Postman and use them to enhance your API testing workflows.
Table of Content
- Global Functions in Postman
- Using Pre-request Scripts
- Using Environment Variables:
- Using Collection Variables
- Defining Functions in Collection Scripts