I think its power is appreciated when you are in a headless environment like SSHing into a server or container. Also could work for validation on CICD workflows. There are folks that like terminal more than anything else….including myself LOL
Exactly. Also, I think if you're already using the terminal for something else, then using HTTPie means using one less additional tool, and less window switching.
Insomnia was probably the first API poking tool I've ever used! The HTTPie CLI is very similar, except it provides a different type of interface (the terminal), and you can also use it in scripts.
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Nice article.
Though can't we do all this by using Postman or (my favorite) Insomnia?
Is there anything extra that HTTPie offers that I missed in your article?
I think its power is appreciated when you are in a headless environment like SSHing into a server or container. Also could work for validation on CICD workflows. There are folks that like terminal more than anything else….including myself LOL
Exactly. Also, I think if you're already using the terminal for something else, then using HTTPie means using one less additional tool, and less window switching.
Insomnia was probably the first API poking tool I've ever used! The HTTPie CLI is very similar, except it provides a different type of interface (the terminal), and you can also use it in scripts.