How to Fetch Data in Javascript like a Pro
The fetch API allows us to create a HTTP request so we accomplish a number of things in Javascript — like retrieving data from an API, posting data to a server, or even just get the entire contents of a web page. This HTTP request will asynchronously retrieve data from the URL provided, and generate some kind of HTTP response. Let's look at how it works.
The fetch() function is a global function, and it is most frequently used to interact with APIs. If you're new to it, you're not alone - so let's take a look at how…