A Step-by-Step Guide to API Creation and Mocking for Faster Development

This guide provides an overview of creating APIs from scratch and setting up API mocking to simulate API endpoints early in the development process. It covers designing and building your API using Node.js and Express, when to use mocking, and best practices for API development and mocking. By following these steps, developers can create intuitive, maintainable APIs with frameworks like Node.js and validate them early with tools like Blackbird, enhancing quality through thorough testing.