Description
Implement Mock Data provider for API Testing
Description
Currently, when testing API endpoints in the API Dash repository, users must manually enter or modify details such as email, username, and other user-specific information. This manual effort can be tedious and error-prone, especially during repeated testing. To streamline this process, we propose implementing a feature that generates random placeholder values for common fields like email
, username
, etc.
Feature Details
Introduce a set of predefined random data variables (e.g., {{$randomEmail}}
, {{$randomUsername}}
) that can be used in the API requests. These placeholders will automatically populate with randomized data when the API is called, allowing testers to quickly simulate unique user details without manual input.
Benefits
- Increased Efficiency: Simplifies testing by automating data entry, reducing repetitive manual work.
- Consistency: Standardizes testing by providing consistent random values across sessions.
- Enhanced User Experience: Enables faster and more reliable API testing workflows.
Implementation Suggestions
- Define random generators for various data types (e.g., email, username, numeric ID).
- Update the API to recognize and replace variables like
{{$randomEmail}}
with generated values. - Ensure variables can be used across multiple endpoints, maintaining flexibility and ease of use.
This feature will greatly enhance developer productivity and provide a more seamless testing experience in the API Dash environment.