Postman and APIs

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Divyansh Tiwari

Posted on September 22, 2024

Postman and APIs

SO, let me tell you about this Postman API seminar I attended at college recently. I was thinking it would be just another boring promotional event, but I was in for a pleasant surprise! While it had some promotional elements, I actually had a blast and made some solid connections.

First, let me break it down for those who might not know. API stands for Application Programming Interface. It's like a waiter in a restaurant (most common eg)- it takes requests from one software application and delivers responses from another. Postman is a popular tool that makes working with APIs easier, allowing developers to design, test, and document their APIs efficiently.

Now, coming back to the seminar. Though the content was pretty basic, covering introductory stuff about Postman and APIs that I was already familiar with, I realized something important. These events aren't just about gyaan (knowledge), you know? They're more about making friends and connecting with like-minded people who share your interests. And let me tell you, these connections can really help accelerate your work and career!

But you know what the best part was? The host! This guy was from our own college, just one year senior to me. Seeing him conduct seminars and events like these was super motivating. He was so humble and sweet, not at all showing off. And get this - he was working on his own Web3 startup! Can you believe it? He was traveling to different places, trying to raise funds. Oh, and he is even working in HackQuest. Basically,_ he was living the life I want to live!_

It was the first time I felt truly inspired by someone. I was even a bit jealous - but in a good way, you know? Like, it made me want to push myself harder. Now I'm determined to level up my skills and work harder. Soon, I want to be the one giving seminars and maybe even start my own startup too!

The seminar also got me thinking about the importance of APIs in today's tech world. They're everywhere! From social media platforms to payment gateways, APIs are the unsung heroes making our digital experiences seamless. And tools like Postman are making it easier for developers to harness the power of APIs.

I hope to meet more people like this senior and build a good neural network - and I'm not just talking about machine learning here! 😉 It's all about creating those connections that'll help me grow both personally and professionally.

To all my fellow techies out there, don't skip these seminars thinking they're just time-pass. You never know what opportunities or inspirations you might find. Keep learning, keep connecting, and keep pushing yourselves. Who knows? Maybe next time, one of us might be the one conducting these seminars!

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