I’m evaluating different methods for making API requests in my JavaScript applications and need advice on choosing the best option. I’m interested in understanding how the Fetch API, Axios, and GraphQL compare in terms of ease of use, flexibility, and performance.
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Fetch API: Built into modern browsers, supports Promises, and is versatile.
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Axios: Offers a simpler API, automatic JSON handling, and request/response interceptors.
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GraphQL: Allows for precise data querying and avoids over-fetching, but requires additional setup.
Looking for insights into which method might be most effective for various scenarios and why one might be preferred over the others in different contexts.”
I’ve researched each of these methods (Fetch API, Axios, and GraphQL) and read through their documentation. I’ve also looked at code examples for each approach. While I haven’t implemented a full project with each method yet, I’ve experimented with basic API calls using Fetch and Axios in small test scripts.
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