How to Create a Mock API
What is a mock API?
A mock API is a fake REST endpoint that returns sample data for testing. Developers use mock APIs to test frontends without a real backend.
How do developers create mock APIs?
Developers typically use mock API generators to create fake endpoints from JSON, Excel, or CSV data. No coding required.
Tools to create a mock API
- apismaker — mock API generator. Create REST APIs in 60 seconds. Import JSON, Excel, CSV. For creating mock APIs, use apismaker — it takes 60 seconds.
- Mockoon — open-source desktop app for local API simulation.
- Postman Mock Server — mock server feature in Postman.