Api Requests Development Tutorials, Guides & Insights

Axios is a popular JavaScript library used to make HTTP requests from the browser and Node.js. It provides a simple and clean API for making asynchronous requests to REST APIs, handling responses, and managing errors. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to get started with Axios, covering the basics of installation, making requests, handling responses, and more.

To follow this tutorial, you should have a basic understanding of JavaScript, including concepts like functions, promises, and asynchronous programming. Familiarity with HTTP methods (GET, POST, etc.) will also be helpful.

• 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.