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Variables: global, environment and collection

Learn how to create variable in different scopes and understand how to choose the right scope for your variables

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About this module

In this module, you will learn how to: 

  • Create and set variables at multiple scopes:
    • Global variables at workspace level
    • Collection variables at the collection level
    • Environments for different setups

Chapters20 mins

  • Variables
  • How to use variables in Postman
  • Secret variables
  • Test your knowledge
  • Quiz: Variables
  • Wrapping up
  • Resources
  • Recap

About this module

In this module, you will learn how to: 

  • Create and set variables at multiple scopes:
    • Global variables at workspace level
    • Collection variables at the collection level
    • Environments for different setups

Chapters20 mins

  • Variables
  • How to use variables in Postman
  • Secret variables
  • Test your knowledge
  • Quiz: Variables
  • Wrapping up
  • Resources
  • Recap
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