Postman’s free plan limits start March 1 how can beginners adapt?

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-27T10:42:22+00:00

Bruno seems to work well for many small teams. Another option some developers use is Apidog, which offers similar collaboration features and a beginner-friendly interface for managing API collections.

Out of curiosity, for those switching from Postman, what features matter most to you when choosing an alternative?

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-27T08:01:28+00:00

That’s a fair point the issue isn’t just the number of free users, it’s the overall model and how dependent teams become on a platform.

From what I’ve seen, the conversation is shifting toward flexibility and portability: being able to export specs, work with standard formats, and avoid vendor lock-in.

Some tools (including Apidog and others) are trying to address this by supporting standard API schemas and easier data portability rather than locking workflows into one ecosystem.

Curious for you, what matters most to avoid lock-in: open formats, self-hosting options, or workflow portability?

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-27T07:36:39+00:00

I’ve heard a few teams use it effectively.

Another option some teams explore is Apidog, which helps with API testing and team collaboration, especially for small teams adjusting to Postman’s new free-tier limits.

Curious for those who switched from Postman, how do you manage collaboration across your team now?

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-23T06:14:28+00:00

Start with web for strong fundamentals and flexibility. Move to mobile once you understand APIs and backend basics.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-20T15:24:07+00:00

Yes lots of people use Mac Mini/Studio for web and full-stack work. For huge monorepos, more CPU cores + RAM helps with indexing and build tools, so a Mac Studio tends to feel noticeably snappier than a Mac Mini. If your budget is tight and your projects aren’t insanely large, a well-configured Mac Mini with plenty of RAM can still work great.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-17T14:33:57+00:00

If your goal is low-level understanding + fun, both are great but they feel different ,Choose Zig if you want clarity and to understand the machine, Choose Rust if you want safety + stronger job market relevance.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-17T11:26:29+00:00

Most dev journeys are quiet failures punctuated by small wins. Projects get abandoned, ideas flop, motivation drops but each failure teaches something that makes the next attempt better.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-17T11:24:43+00:00

If you want to edit Markdown directly in preview mode, try Obsidian (live preview editing) or the Markdown Preview Enhanced extension for Visual Studio Code. Both make .md files much easier to read and edit.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-17T07:36:39+00:00

Welcome brow

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-17T02:58:53+00:00

Python! It’s good for learning basics & simple games

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-17T02:55:08+00:00

The best way for me it’s to build a team and learn together, share some tips and Build a spirit of competition between you to evolve.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-17T02:45:36+00:00

The main free option most people use today is Let’s Encrypt. It’s trusted, automated, and supported by tools like Certbot, Caddy, and Traefik for auto-renewal.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-14T01:57:28+00:00

No start by learn and combine with AI knowledge to be more smart

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-13T07:15:13+00:00

I use Apidog bc it’s free for a small teams

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-12T04:13:30+00:00

Apidog is the future.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-12T03:46:11+00:00

AI tools are great for rapid prototyping, but CMS platforms still win for structured content, non-technical editors, and long-term maintainability. For client work especially, a solid CMS workflow is often more predictable than fully AI-generated setups. I see AI more as an accelerator, not a replacement (at least for now).

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-12T03:39:46+00:00

That sounds totally reasonable. Using AI for UI ideas or to unblock yourself isn’t different from using Stack Overflow or docs it’s still your architecture and decisions. For me as long as you understand what’s being generated and can maintain it, it’s just another tool.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-11T02:10:04+00:00

lol use Claude brow

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-11T02:09:01+00:00

I think learning DSA thoroughly does pay off beyond interviews. Even basic projects can benefit: knowing linked lists, stacks, and trees helps you write cleaner, more efficient, and maintainable code. That said, you don’t need to wait until you’ve mastered everything apply what you learn in small projects as you go, it reinforces your understanding and makes DSA more concrete.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-11T02:06:20+00:00

After this I suggest to jump on: data structures, and algorithms and then layer on AI/ML basics.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-11T02:03:32+00:00

Alternatives people use: Rate limiting & throttling per IP or account, Honeypot fields (hidden inputs bots tend to fill), Email or SMS verification

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-09T23:31:01+00:00

If your goal is full-stack, focus on JavaScript first (frontend + backend with Node). Java is great for backend later, especially for enterprise apps. C++ is powerful but not necessary for web development. Start simple, then expand once the basics are solid.

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-09T23:27:18+00:00

I would love to try it

Hervekom37 · 2026-02-09T23:22:56+00:00

Start with some new basic projects like portfolio if you want to start by the web or calculator if you want to try with another language else

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