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Stateful Mocking

Create realistic API simulations by maintaining state across multiple requests. Build mocks that feel like a real backend.

Beyond Static Responses

Most mock servers only return static data. Stateful mocking allows your mock API to remember what happened in previous requests. If you POST a new user, you can GET that user back later.

Persistence

Data survives between calls

Updates

Modify state via requests

Logic

Dynamic conditional logic

How it Works

1

Define Your Data Schema

Start by defining the initial state for your project. This is where you describe your resources (users, posts, products) and their starting data.

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2

Write Mutation Logic

In your endpoint response customization, use the statehelper to read and write to your project data.

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3

Dynamic Retrieval

Configure your GET endpoints to return data directly from the current state.

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Common Use Cases

Authentication Flows

Model login/logout by updating an isAuthenticatedflag in state and checking it in protected routes.

Shopping Carts

Simulate adding, removing, and updating items in a cart that persists while the user explores your frontend.

Form Submissions

Build realistic CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) apps without needing a real database or backend team.

Multi-Step Wizards

Track user progress through complex onboarding or checkout flows by storing step data in the mock state.

Resetting State

Control Your State

Things can get messy when testing. You can reset your project state at any time via:

  • The Reset State button in the Dashboard
  • An X-Mock-Reset: true header in any request
  • Automated resets after every test run in CI
Ready for Dynamic Mocks?

Start building stateful mocks in your next project and see the difference in your frontend development velocity.

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