How can I generate mock API data for testing?

How can I generate mock API data for testing?

You can use libraries like Faker or Mockaroo to generate realistic mock data for your APIs.

Can you show me an example using Faker?

Sure! Here's a simple example in Python:

from faker import Faker

fake = Faker()

mock_data = {
    'name': fake.name(),
    'email': fake.email(),
    'address': fake.address()
}

print(mock_data)

What if I need to generate data in JSON format?

You can easily convert the mock data to JSON using the json module in Python:

import json

json_data = json.dumps(mock_data)
print(json_data)

Are there any online tools for generating mock data?

Yes, tools like Mockaroo and JSON Generator allow you to create mock data online without coding.