Mock API

Mock REST API

This free online Mock REST API enables you to create fake APIs for test data retrieval.

This allows you to develop your frontend without waiting for the backend to be fully developed, avoiding unnecessary delays and optimizing your time.

You have the ability to define all responses, including HTTP headers, HTTP status code, and response payload. With complete flexibility, you can conduct thorough testing by tailoring responses according to your specific requirements.

If you want to generate JSON data, you can use our fake JSON generator.

Mock data

In the realm of object-oriented programming (OOP), mock objects serve as simulated counterparts to real objects, emulating their behavior under controlled conditions. Think of it as a dynamic simulation.

Leverage mock objects when accessing the actual service or object isn't feasible. For instance, in scenarios where a front-end developer is awaiting back-end development completion, Mock API proves invaluable by eliminating the need for waiting and minimizing time wastage. The strategic use of mocking can be a highly potent time-saving strategy.

Advantages of Mocking

You can create tests in advance. You can write tests before the service is created, and test your scenarios. Your coworkers can work in parallel without waiting for you to build the services.

You can also easily create proof of concepts, mocking allows to rapidly prototype different response shapes to see how they work.

Another advantage is being able to work offline.

Disadvantages of Mocking

Mocking have also some disadvantages.

It takes extra work, you must evaluate the effort you will put into the Mock.

Mocks are also subject to bugs, there may be differences with the real service.