Sick of waiting on backend APIs? This tool changed the way I build frontend apps—permanently.
As a frontend developer, there’s one phrase that fills me with dread:
“The backend’s not ready yet.”
If you’ve ever been blocked by half-finished APIs, unreliable staging environments, or third-party service delays, you get it.
That used to be me—until I found Ditto by BarakLabs: a blazing-fast, rule-based API mocking platform that feels tailor-made for frontend developers.
🧩 The Problem: Backend Dependency Hell
I was building a dashboard that needed 6+ backend endpoints. Only 2 were functional.
I tried:
- Hardcoded frontend mocks 🙈
- Postman mock servers (too rigid)
- Local Express servers (way too much hassle)
Nothing stuck—until a teammate said:
“Try Ditto. It's like Postman Mock API, but faster and cleaner.”
⚡ The Solution: API Mocking with Ditto
Ditto made everything seamless:
Instant custom subdomain: myapp.baraklabs.com
- Static and rule-based mock responses
- Real-time request logging (headers, body, status—everything)
- Easy mock sharing with QA and product teams
🧠 Why Frontend Devs Should Pay Attention
- 🚫No more waiting for backend APIs
- 🧪 Test edge cases: timeouts, 5xx errors, etc.
- 🔁 Simulate auth flows, webhooks, pagination
- 👥 Share mock APIs across teams instantly
- ⚡ Build and ship faster—without blockers
💬 Final Thoughts
Ditto by BarakLabs is now an essential part of my dev toolkit. I use it to:
- Unblock my builds
- Share functional mocks with teammates
- Demo features before the backend even exists
It’s one of those rare tools that just clicks once you try it.
🔥 Try it here: Give it a spin
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