How To Create Mock API for Testing?

Dapheny Murphy | January 16, 2023

How To Create Mock API for Testing?

Mock API is used to simulate actual API where a request is generated and a response is received which is a replica of the response with real-time API. Mock APIs are used to test your APIs before these are launched into production.

Mock APIs work using mock servers where you can create a custom environment to get responses in the required pattern. There are multiple tools available to create a Mock API & Mock Servers. Mock Servers can also be deployed on your local machine.

Below are a few top API mock libraries that are widely used:

  • Mockoon
  • JSON Server
  • Cypress
  • RapidAPI
  • Gravitee APIM

Features such as:

  • Opensource
  • Lightweight tool that allows you to create APIs with dynamic and custom responses
  • Servers for Mocking API requests with a React front-end and Node.js
  • Requirements with ample mock test data
  • Delay response times
  • Manipulation of status code
 

Steps To Create Mock API (Considering Rapid API)

  • Step 1: Navigate to My APIs & add a new API by entering the name, description, and category.
  • Step 2: Create a new Rest Endpoint under the "Endpoints" tab.
  • Step 3: Provide Information like - name, description, and endpoint.
  • Step 4: Add mock response with status code, body & schema.
  • Step 5: Test your API.

Note: Similar steps can be performed for other tools like - Mockoon.

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