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RequestBite Mock

Welcome to the documentation for RequestBite Mock.

Welcome

This is Hedgehog, ready to catch your API requests.

Introduction

RequestBite Mock is a service that allows you to generate realistic REST APIs with just a few clicks that can be used for building prototype frontends or used for testing during deployment to name a few examples.

RequestBite Mock supports the following:

  • Easily create multi-endpoint REST APIs with a few clicks.
  • Generate realistic mock data using Faker.
  • Configure your API client by downloading an auto-generated OpenAPI definition.

What is a Mock API?

A mock API is a simulated version of a real API that returns pre-defined responses to client requests. It mimics the behavior of a real web service without requiring the backend logic or database infrastructure. Mock APIs are typically used during development and testing phases to allow frontend or API consumers to interact with an interface that behaves like the real one — even if the actual service isn’t ready or available.

Use-Cases

Mock APIs are useful in a variety of development and testing scenarios, including:

Frontend Development

Mock APIs allow frontend developers to start building and testing user interfaces without waiting for the backend implementation to be finished. This accelerates development cycles and uncouples dependencies between frontend and backend teams.

API Prototyping

Before investing time and resources into full backend development, teams can create mock endpoints to prototype and validate API contracts. This allows product managers, designers, and developers to quickly experiment with different data structures, request/response formats, and workflows.

Parallel Development

In agile teams, it’s common for frontend and backend developers to work simultaneously. Mock APIs act as a stable contract between the two, allowing frontend development to proceed even if the backend is incomplete or being refactored.

Onboarding and documentation

For platforms with public or partner-facing APIs, mock APIs provide a sandbox environment where external developers can explore and interact with endpoints safely. These environments replicate the real API's behavior without the risk of affecting production data. Combined with documentation, mock APIs help reduce friction in onboarding, training, and support.

Performance and Load Testing

By using mock services to simulate expected response patterns and load, teams can evaluate how client applications, infrastructure, or monitoring systems perform under stress. This is especially useful when the production API is rate-limited, expensive to call, or not yet available. Mocks offer a repeatable and controlled setup for performance benchmarking.