Precision Mocking: Mastering Matching Options

Mocking API responses isn’t just about faking data—it’s about precision. With MOCKinarium’s matching options, you can fine-tune request matching to simulate real-world API behavior with accuracy.

Here’s how matching options give you full control over your mock scenarios:

✅ EQUAL_TO: Ensure an exact match between incoming requests and predefined values.

Perfect for strict API validation.

🔍 CONTAINS: Match requests that include a specific substring, great for flexible parameter handling.

🎭 MATCHES: Use regular expressions to define dynamic patterns, making it easy to handle variations in request formats.

🚫 NOT_EQUAL_TO, NOT_CONTAINS, NOT_MATCHES: Exclude unwanted values or patterns, ensuring your mock tests catch edge cases.

❌ ABSENT & PRESENT: Validate scenarios where a parameter must be missing or explicitly included.

With these options, you can create API mocks that react just like a real backend—handling different inputs, edge cases, and dynamic requests effortlessly.

Fine-tune your tests, eliminate guesswork, and build with confidence!