In Memory Web Api
The code for this project has moved to the angular/angular repo. This repo is now archived.
Overview
The Angular in-memory-web-api is an essential tool for developers working with Angular applications, especially when it comes to testing and demoing CRUD operations. This library provides a simple way to simulate a RESTful API by intercepting HTTP requests that would typically go to a remote server and redirecting them to a controllable in-memory data store. It's ideal for rapid prototyping and making development easier without the overhead of setting up a real server.
With its focus on performance and ease of use, the in-memory-web-api acts as a temporary solution that facilitates data persistence during app development. Whether you’re building unit tests or demonstrating functionality, this tool allows you to simulate various operations against a dataset, all while ensuring that your actual database remains untouched during the testing phase.
Features
- Easy CRUD Simulation: Easily emulate Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations without the need for a live server, making it perfect for demos and tests.
- Intercepts HTTP Requests: Automatically intercepts Angular Http and HttpClient requests, redirecting them to an in-memory data store for controlled testing.
- Customizable Data Store: Allows developers to define collections and the associated data, offering flexibility in how data is handled during tests.
- Reset for Each Test: The in-memory data store resets with every test, ensuring that there is no cross-test data pollution, leading to more reliable testing outcomes.
- Integrates with CI: Supports continuous integration builds by providing an isolated testing environment, preventing any disturbances to the actual database.
- Asynchronous Initialization: Supports asynchronous methods for initializing the in-memory database service with a JSON file, making it versatile for different data structures.
- Primarily for Development: This tool is specifically designed for development and testing purposes, ensuring that it does not intend to replace a production database. It’s always experimental and subject to changes.
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