Axios
one minute of reading
Axios is a popular JavaScript library that allows HTTP requests to be made from within a Node.js application. It was created with the idea of making the web easier to work with, and its main goal is to make communication between the application and the API simple and transparent.
Axios is a simple HTTP client with which we create requests in the browser and NodeJS. Its characteristic element is the use of the mechanism of so-called promises, that is, the executed query returns to us its status in the form of either reject or resolve.
In practice, queries to the API use "then" and "catch" syntaxes.
import axios from "axios";
axios.get('/users')
.then(res => {
console.log(res.data);
});
Interesting facts about how Axios works
Besides the ability to send Get and Post requests, Axios also provides other interesting mechanisms that make it easier to make requests to the API. Below I decided to present a list from the most important ones to the less important ones.
Axios config
Working in a project, we have the ability to create many customized Axios configs which we then import into the code. This allows us to create queries that use a different base_url or authorization method.
Axios interceptor
Axios interceptor gives us the ability to catch certain messages or events that occur during API implementation and act accordingly. For example, for any error with authorization, when our authorization token has expired we have the ability to recreate the token and resend the request without the user being aware of the event.
Axios and AbortController
As of version 0.22.0, Axios provides the ability to use AbortController, that is, to cancel a query that has been created. This provides a number of possibilities in the form of cancelling a long-running query while moving to another subpage of the application, or when the application logic requires it.
Our offer
Web development
Find out moreMobile development
Find out moreE-commerce
Find out moreUX/UI Design
Find out moreOutsourcing
Find out moreRelated articles
Mastering UX writing: A comprehensive guide to enhancing usability
29 Aug 2024
UX writing is the practice of crafting micro-copy that guides a user within digital products. A critical aspect of usability, it helps users understand how to interact with an interface. In this article, we'll unpack UX writing and strategies on mastering it, positioning you to elevate user experience through simple, precise, and engaging copy.
Understanding the concepts of Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
29 Aug 2024
Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a powerful strategy for building effective, complex software systems. Conceptualizing abstract domain models often poses challenges. This comprehensive guide serves to decipher the intricacies of DDD, delivering a practical roadmap for software developers and architects.
How to design for accessibility: Tips and techniques
29 Aug 2024
In today's digital world, inclusivity and accessibility are critical to creating user-friendly applications. This article will guide you through key principles and practices of Accessibility Design, enabling you to craft more inclusive digital experiences. It aims to aid both seasoned developers and beginners in understanding the significance of these principles in shaping the digital ecosystem.
Understanding the microservices architecture: Pros and cons
26 Aug 2024
Unraveling the world of Microservices Architecture - a prevalent system design trend, this piece discusses its unique benefits and impediments. By dissecting this modern technology, we aim to provide you with insight that can guide choices about your tech stack, illuminating both the sunlit uplands of its advantages and the shadowed landscapes of its pitfalls.
How to use storyboarding in UX design
22 Aug 2024
Storyboarding is a powerful tool in UX design that helps visualize the user journey and identify potential pain points early in the process. By creating a visual narrative, designers can better understand and communicate how users will interact with a product or service.
Strengthening the defenses: The role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity
13 Aug 2024
In a world where data breaches and cybercrimes continue to rise, cybersecurity has never been more crucial. The role of Artificial Intelligence in fortifying these defenses presents an intersection of profound potential. This union is increasingly becoming the backbone of robust security strategies, revolutionizing how we guard against, detect, and respond to emerging cyber threats.
How to choose the right front-end framework for your project?
13 Aug 2024
In the advent of digital transformation, the right front-end framework becomes a lighthouse guiding your project towards its ultimate destination. Allow us to elucidate the labyrinthine quest of selecting the perfect framework for your project. An insightful journey that uncaps the intricacies of this crucial decision-making process awaits.
Show all articles