The API Dilemma – Choosing a Mock API vs. a Real Backend

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Introduces Mox, a new tool for hybrid API development. Mox combines proxying to a live backend with the ability to mock specific API endpoints. It addresses the 'blocked factor' by allowing developers to work on features even when external dependencies are unavailable, while minimizing the maintenance overhead of traditional mock servers. Mox acts as an interception library wrapping Express, offering features like request introspection, proxying to multiple backends, setting headers/status codes, and simulating delays.