Nooobe question - How do I simulate a JSON response?

Hi,

I am developing an app that will make use of a third party API call. I don't have access to the actual API yet but the team have provided me with the documented paramaterised URL to call and example text file of the JSON response. I've coded everything up to construct the URL and process the response but cannot 'properly' test it (given API isn't live). Is there anyway I can simulate the response to the makeWebrequest call/method response using the text file I have?

Thanks

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AgentSIB over 5 years ago +1

Hi, you can search by keywords "mock api online". For example https://designer.mocky.io/

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jim_m_58 over 5 years ago

You need to set up a server that responds to the request it receives. You make be able to do this with something like python, but I've never tried.

You may find it easier to just wait until the API is "live".

9256409 over 5 years ago

You could semi-simulate it by using another type of json server, like a public json weather server, then just substitute in the data you receive.

AgentSIB over 5 years ago

Hi, you can search by keywords "mock api online". For example https://designer.mocky.io/