Use Case Guide

Test API Rate Limiting

Guarantee your app doesn't crash when APIs get busy. Manually trigger 429 errors and verify your retry and backoff strategies.

The Problem

Triggering a real rate limit from a provider like Stripe or AWS is difficult and can sometimes get your developer account suspended.

The DevConsole Solution

DevConsole allows you to 'intercept and mock' any request to return a 429 status code with any specific headers like 'Retry-After'.

Step-by-Step Implementation

Set Interception Rule

Tell DevConsole to catch requests to a specific endpoint (e.g., /api/search).

Mock 429 Response

Configure the mock to return status 429 with a 'Too Many Requests' body.

Verify App Logic

Ensure your UI shows a helpful message and that your code attempts to retry correctly.

Related Questions

Can I test exponential backoff?

Yes! Mock a sequence of failures to ensure your app waits progressively longer between retries.

Do I need to change my code?

No. DevConsole intercepts the network call at the browser level, so your app thinks the server actually failed.

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