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Node server for dynamic, fake JSON. When developing client-side applications, often either static JSON files, or an actual server, backend, datastore, or API, is used. Sometimes static files are too static, and sometimes an actual server is not available, not accessible, or too tedious to set up.

JSONPlaceholder is a free, fake online REST API designed for prototyping, tutorials, and UI demos without standing up a real backend. It provides predictable endpoints for resources like posts, comments, albums, photos, todos, and users with realistic data shapes. Because the data is publicly available and stable, you can build fetch logic, paginate, and render lists while focusing on front-end patterns rather than server plumbing. The API accepts typical HTTP verbs and returns JSON in a consistent format, making it easy to swap with a real server later. ...