How To Create A Mock API

Start with the blocked workflow

Pick the feature that needs an API today: login, checkout, order history, user settings, product search, or a dashboard summary. Write the method and path first, then add the response body your UI expects.

GET /api/orders/ord_204
200 OK
{"id":"ord_204","status":"paid","total":12900}

Add error states early. The most valuable mocks often return validation errors, unauthorized responses, missing records, conflicts, and server failures. These scenarios force the application to behave like production before production exists.

Publish the mock

Once the route and JSON are clear, create the hosted version on HttpStatus mocks. Share the URL with frontend, QA, and product teammates.

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