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Generating code

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Generating Code Snippets in Postman
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Postman’s code generation feature simplifies integrating API calls into applications by generating code snippets in various programming languages.

Generating Code
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For any request, click the “Code” link (</> icon) on the right side of the Postman window.

Code Snippet Generator

In the code snippet generator pane, select the desired programming language from the dropdown menu (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C, NodeJS).

Language Dropdown

Example: cURL Snippet for GET /books
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Generating a cURL snippet for the GET /books request produces a command-line command that can be executed in a terminal:

cURL Snippet

Pasting this snippet into a terminal and pressing Enter executes the API call and prints the response body.

Terminal Output

While functional, viewing and interpreting API responses within Postman offers a more user-friendly experience. This feature allows easy integration of API calls into various applications.