MockMotor
API Mock Server for Load Testing
... We've saved weeks and $$$ in LT by using mocks instead of PROD-like backends.
Why Use Mocks in Load Tests?
Why not use the real APIs? This is because they carry significant risks.
Real APIs Suddenly Go Down They Can't Handle the Load Their Response Time Jitters They Cost a Lot They Have to be Reserved They Have to be Seeded They are Slow to Troubleshoot
How Big is the ROI?
Modern applications rely on tens and hundreds of external APIs.
Using MockMotor to simulate them, a project can realize THOUSANDS of DOLLARS in monthly savings.
Lower Operational Expenses
Test APIs capable of load testing cost thousands of dollars a month. A project can save up to $10,000 per backend API, even taking into account the switch costs.
Lower Losses due to Downtimes
Even the best test APIs rarely have availability over 0.99. If a project uses ten such APIs, the forced downtime can reach 10%.
More Testing Capabilities, for Free
Outage and graceful degradation testing are costly to setup with real APIs. These capabilities come as a part of the standard package with mock services.
Fewer False Positives
The response times of mocks are less prone to misconfiguration and environmental issues. The test runs are more predictable, with fewer unnecessary re-runs.
The savings grow when MockMotor is used across multiple releases and projects.