From 21b2e48faa3ffc3056265e48b956fcf5f5b779b2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gina Castromonte Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:16:26 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Include Postman walkthrough in assignment instructions Added a Postman walkthrough section to the assignment instructions. --- assignments/02-events-http.md | 10 +++++++++- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/assignments/02-events-http.md b/assignments/02-events-http.md index 7ea2f34..f73929e 100644 --- a/assignments/02-events-http.md +++ b/assignments/02-events-http.md @@ -4,6 +4,14 @@ - Create an `assignment2` folder inside your `node-homework` folder if it doesn't already exist. - Create an `assignment2` ```git branch``` before you start. - **Testing Tool:** For testing POST requests and API endpoints, use the **Postman VS Code Extension**. Install it from the VS Code Extensions marketplace if you haven't already. This extension allows you to test localhost requests directly from VS Code without needing the desktop agent. For installation instructions, see the [Postman VS Code Extension documentation](https://learning.postman.com/docs/developer/vs-code-extension/install/). + +## Postman Walkthrough (Watch This First) + +Before we start working with routes and before we use the word “endpoint”, watch this quick Postman walkthrough: + +Postman Walkthrough: [Postman in VS Code (Quick Walkthrough)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR-s-zANqZs) + +**Quick note:** You don’t need to understand routing yet. The goal is just to learn how to send a request to `http://localhost:3000` and read the response (status + body). ### Task 1: Practice With An Event Emitter and Listener - Inside your `assignment2` folder, create a file called `events.js`. @@ -353,4 +361,4 @@ Create a pull request. Your browser now has the link to your pull request. Copy that link to be included in your homework submission form. -4️⃣ **Don't forget to include your video link in the submission form!** \ No newline at end of file +4️⃣ **Don't forget to include your video link in the submission form!**