RESTful API Prototyping

Problem When building new web application prototypes there is value in rapid redesign on both clients and servers. Can we make it easy for client programmers to tinker with server prototypes? Context While in many situations it is possible to create a mock server API for clients to consume, in some cases there is value in more realistic data sources. Examples include real-time collaboration and Internet-of-Things (IoT) scenarios. The situation can arise in small agile teams whose focus is primarily on web client applications, but who depend on evolving or establishing server-based resources and APIs....

 · 7 min · Jeff Wilson