Api Requests Development Tutorials, Guides & Insights

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Let's start by making a simple GET request to a public API using Axios.

• Reusability: The useFetch hook can be used across different components and applications, reducing code duplication and simplifying API interaction.
• Loading and Error States: Automatically manages loading and error states, providing a consistent way to handle asynchronous operations.
• Cleanup Handling: Prevents state updates on unmounted components, reducing potential memory leaks and ensuring stability.

• Custom Headers: Extend the hook to accept custom headers or authentication tokens in the options parameter.
• Polling: Implement a polling mechanism by setting up a setInterval within the useEffect for periodically fetching data.
• Data Transformation: Add a callback function to transform the fetched data before setting it in state.