Angular In-memory Web API tutorial: Mocking CRUD APIs in Angular
Blog post from LogRocket
The guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on how to use the Angular In-memory Web API to create a mock server for frontend development when backend endpoints are unavailable. This technique allows developers to simulate CRUD operations in an Angular application by redirecting HTTP requests to an in-memory data store, making it possible to build and test frontend features independently from the backend team. The tutorial covers the setup of an Angular project using the Angular CLI, the installation and configuration of the angular-in-memory-web-api library, and the development of a demo CRUD application. It includes detailed instructions on setting up the Angular HTTP client, creating services and components, and managing observable streams to handle data operations like creating, updating, and deleting products. The guide emphasizes the use of Angular's HttpClient for simulating API interactions and highlights the utility of the LogRocket tool for debugging and monitoring user interactions in Angular applications.