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Create Mock API

Create a mock API by turning a product scenario into a method, URL, status code, headers, and JSON response that your application can call.

Step-by-step workflow

  1. Pick the user journey you need to unblock.
  2. Name the endpoint using the shape your final API is likely to keep.
  3. Write the JSON response with realistic field names and values.
  4. Add alternate responses for errors, empty data, and permission states.
  5. Create the hosted endpoint on HttpStatus mocks.

Example

POST /api/invitations
201 Created
{
  "id": "inv_204",
  "email": "teammate@example.com",
  "role": "editor",
  "status": "pending"
}

A good mock is boring in the best way: it is stable, documented, and realistic enough that a developer can wire it into the app without special-case code.

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FAQ

What should my first mock endpoint be?

Choose the endpoint blocking the most visible product work, such as login, product list, checkout, or current user.

Should I mock only successful responses?

No. Error responses are where frontend behavior often needs the most practice.

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