Capturing API Requests from Postman Using JMeter

Performance testing is a crucial phase in the API development lifecycle. If you’re using Postman for API testing and want to transition to load testing using Apache JMeter, you’ll be glad to know that JMeter can record your Postman API calls. This blog will guide you through a step-by-step process of capturing those requests seamlessly.

Why Record Postman Requests in JMeter?

Postman is excellent for testing individual API calls manually, while JMeter excels at simulating concurrent users and measuring performance.

Prerequisites:

• Apache JMeter
• Postman
• JDK 8 or later
• Internet access

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Launch JMeter and Create a Test Plan: Open JMeter and start by creating a Thread Group under the Test Plan and add the HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder under Non-Test Elements.
   
2. Add a Recording Controller: Inside your Thread Group, add a Recording Controller and this will collect all the requests captured during the session.
   
3. Import the ...