Can FME do the postman application job(http request) ?

Hi @fkemminje,

I tried to read using the HttpCaller your link, but is not Works.

How is the link correct that are you using?

Thanks,

Danilo

Yes, FME can definitely perform the job of a Postman application by making HTTP requests. It has built-in transformers like the HTTPCaller and HTTPClient that allow you to:

• Send HTTP requests: You can construct requests with various HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.), specify headers, parameters, and request bodies.
• Receive and process HTTP responses: FME can parse the response content (JSON, XML, text, etc.) and extract relevant information.
• Handle authentication: You can use basic authentication, token-based authentication, or other mechanisms to secure your requests.
• Error handling and retries: FME provides tools to handle potential errors, such as connection failures or server errors, and implement retry logic.

Here are some specific use cases where FME can effectively replace Postman:

• Automating API interactions: You can create FME workspaces to automate repetitive tasks like fetching data from APIs, submitting data to APIs, or triggering workflows based on API events.
• Integrating with external systems: FME can seamlessly integrate with various systems and services through their APIs, enabling data exchange and workflow automation.
• Testing APIs: You can use FME to test API endpoints, validate responses, and identify potential issues.
• Building data pipelines: FME can create complex data pipelines that involve multiple HTTP requests to different APIs, transforming and filtering data along the way.

By using FME, you can often achieve a higher level of automation, reliability, and scalability compared to manual testing with Postman. FME's powerful data transformation capabilities and integration with other tools and technologies make it a versatile solution for various HTTP-based tasks.