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How to Make API Documentation the Easy Way with Postman

If you’re like me, you probably hate making API documentation. It’s boring, takes a lot of time, and feels like extra work. I used to skip it most of the time. But recently, I had no choice. I was working on a Web API that other software needed to use, and I had to make proper documentation. That’s when I found an easy solution:  Postman . Most of us already use Postman to test APIs, right? The good news is that Postman can now help you create documentation automatically with its AI tool. Here’s how you can do it. Steps to Create API Documentation in Postman Step 1: Add a Collection Description First, open Postman. On the left side, click on the  collection  you want to document. Go to the  Overview  tab and write a short description of your collection. This helps explain what your API is about. Overview page Step 2: Use AI to Write API Descriptions Select one of the API requests in your collection. On the right-hand side, click the  Documentation  icon. In the description box, you’ll