Hey everyone 👋
I'm Anusha Kuppili, currently exploring DevOps, MLOps, and contributing to open-source projects. As a part of GirlScript Summer of Code 2025 (#GSSoC2025), I completed the Postman Student Expert certification — and I wanted to share my hands-on experience with all of you!
💡 Why I Took the Postman Student Expert Certification
APIs are the backbone of modern applications — whether it's connecting services, automating tasks, or building scalable systems.
But knowing what an API is vs. actually working with APIs are two different things. That’s why I chose the Postman Student Expert certification.
It’s beginner-friendly, self-paced, and practical. Most importantly, you get to build and test real requests instead of just reading theory.
🧪 What I Learned
Here’s a breakdown of the topics I covered:
- 🔹 What APIs are and their real-world importance
- 🔹 Using Postman to send GET, POST, PATCH, DELETE requests
- 🔹 Working with query parameters, headers, bodies, and understanding status codes
- 🔹 Writing basic test scripts
- 🔹 Using API key authorization
- 🔹 How to apply APIs in real applications
Everything is taught through an interactive Postman workspace that guides you step by step.
🔥 My Favorite Part
The moment I saw Postman scripts executing and validating responses in real-time — it clicked! 🔁
You write simple JavaScript tests, chain requests using variables, and simulate real workflows with ease. It felt like leveling up from beginner to API-problem-solver in one go.
🤝 Powered by GirlScript Summer of Code
This journey was part of my open-source contributions under GirlScript Summer of Code 2025.
💜 GSSoC is a beginner-friendly open-source program that welcomes all backgrounds — students, professionals, career switchers — and helps you contribute meaningfully to real-world projects.
Through GSSoC I discovered this certification, contributed to cool projects, and joined a vibrant Discord community that supports learning and growth.
If you’re wondering whether you’re “ready” — you already are. ✨
✅ Final Thoughts
If you’re starting out in DevOps, backend, testing, or just curious about APIs — this certification is a great place to begin.
It took me from “I’ve heard of APIs” to “I can test, automate, and use them in real-world scenarios.”
🔗 Useful Links
Thanks for reading!
If you’re also exploring APIs or contributing to open-source this summer, drop a comment — I’d love to connect. 👇
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