Postman test multi-images API endpoint
I am a mobile developer and I deal with a lot of API endpoint integrations therefore I’ll spend a bit of time testing endpoints with postman.
One of the troubles I had was testing how to send multiple images through postman for an API created in Laravel (PHP Framework) that required images inform of an array. (Here is the link to the backend repo if you are curious)
Below is a list of steps on how I did it and how you can achieve it too.
Step 1: Setup
Under the “body” section select “form-data” as shown below.
Step 2: Fields
Set the request field name / variable (that will contain the images) in my case the name is “fileName” and make sure to select field type as “file” type on the drop down as shown below.
Note: I added “[]” on “fileName” field, this is essential on Laravel as the data will be treated as an array / collection. This is very important before you proceed.
Step 3: Final step
Tap on “Select Files” as shown below.
Once your files interface is open select as many files as you need. (On Linux and windows long press CTRL + right click to highlight and select multiple files. On Mac I think you have to long press Command to select multiple files).
In my case I selected 2 files as shown below. When you select multiple files the number of files is shown instead of the name of the individual files.
It’s that simple. Comment below if this tutorial has been helpful to you.
Happy coding and testing.
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