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CLI Tools Gain Ground as Postman Alternatives for API Testing
A team found that GUI API clients like Postman became a bottleneck as their projects scaled to CI/CD pipelines. They tested Apidog CLI, which supports running tests from the command line and integrating with GitHub Actions. The CLI workflow proved more maintainable for repeatable testing and automation, though GUIs remain useful for exploration.
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The shift to CLI-first API testing reflects a broader trend toward automation, but the article is essentially a sponsored plug for Apidog, so take the comparison with a grain of salt.
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