GraphQL API mocking with json-graphql-server

API mocking is a technique used to create a simulated version of a real API server, allowing developers to test and prototype frontend applications without relying on live data, which may be unavailable or unreliable. This process facilitates concurrent development of frontend and backend components by providing frontend engineers with consistent data aligned with API contracts, fostering a rapid feedback loop for backend teams to identify and address potential issues before production. Additionally, API mocking supports local testing, speeding up continuous integration and deployment pipelines by eliminating the need for extensive live API calls. For GraphQL API mocking, tools like json-graphql-server offer a robust solution by quickly generating a complete fake GraphQL API from a JSON file, enabling developers to perform queries and mutations in a controlled environment. LogRocket and its Galileo AI feature enhance the monitoring of GraphQL requests in production by capturing user sessions and providing insights into network requests, errors, and client states, thereby aiding in the identification and resolution of issues.