What is a SPA? Single Page Applications (SPAs) are applications that use one webpage for all their features. In the past, websites typically loaded new pages for each new request or link within the domain name. For example, there would be an HTML page for: / /about /contact /blog /blog/1 Individual HTML pages could be found …
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How to Fetch Data from an API with React Hooks
What are React Hooks? If you are brand new to React and APIs consider checking out: How To Use an API with ReactJS How To Create a Weather App with React (OpenWeatherMap API) Either of the articles can provide a decent introduction to React and the relationship with APIs. Otherwise, you have probably at least heard of React …
How to Fetch Data From a GraphQL API in React
What is GraphQL? Unlike most traditional REST APIs, GraphQL APIs only have a single endpoint to retrieve all the required data for your app. "GraphQL API Support Added to RapidAPI Marketplace", Kelsey, January 21, 2020 If your first question when reading this article is "What is GraqhQL" then I would recommend checking out this article, which …
How to Display API Data Using Axios with React
What is Axios? Promise based HTTP client for the browser and node.js Axios is a JavaScript library for managing your code's ability to reach out to the web. It's common to use APIs to connect resources, exchange data, and access services. Browse the Best Free APIs List However, accessing resources on the web is not an instantaneous process. …
How to use the Google Maps API in React
Google Maps API Overview The Google Maps Geocoding API is easy to understand and easy to use API. But first, we have to understand what geocoding is. Geocoding is the process of converting addresses (like "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA") into geographic coordinates (like latitude 37.423021 and longitude -122.083739)... RapidAPI …
How To Use an API with ReactJS
Intro A client recently asked me, "Do you know how to use APIs with ReactJS?". Frankly, I hesitated when answering because I thought, "What do you mean by API?". There wasn't enough context for me to figure out what kind of Application Programming Interface (API) she was talking about, and you can learn more about the various types of …
How To Create a Weather App with React (OpenWeatherMap API)
What Is React (ReactJS)? At first glance, React is a front-end JavaScript library created by Facebook that is used to create user-interfaces (UI). If you’re new to React, or programming, it can seem slightly confusing, but after a few iterations, anyone can catch fire using it. I am going to give you the quick details then show you how easy it is …
Build a Movie App with the IMDb API & React (Node.js)
Today we’ll learn how to build a simple web app that lets a user find and display information about their favorite movies using the RapidAPI IMDb Alternative. IMDb has a publicly accessible API, however, it is undocumented and difficult to use. The RapidAPI alternative - which is also free - provides an easier way to interface with the …
Introducing the Latest Enhancements to the Rapid API Enterprise Hub – July 2023 Release Notes
We are excited to announce the release of the latest updates and improvements to the Rapid API Enterprise Hub. Our team has worked hard to provide you with a seamless and enhanced experience with our product. This blog post will delve into the details of the new features and improvements introduced in the July 2023 release. New Features added to …
API – What is an API?
An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules and specifications used to communicate between two applications. In simple terms, an API allows one program to interact with another program. For example, you can create an app that lets users send messages to each other through Facebook Messenger. Under the hood, you can use Facebook …
Cloud and API: A perfect match or a complex pair?
The shift toward cloud-native architectures, as well as multi-cloud and hybrid cloud structures, has impacted the API economy in many ways. More and more companies have begun to move their infrastructure and applications to the cloud, which dramatically changes the way that APIs are created, deployed, and managed. At the same time, APIs are being …
How to Create a Jokes App Using Humor Jokes and Memes API and Next.js
We all love a good laugh, and there’s nothing like a hilarious joke to brighten up your day. But what if you could have a never-ending supply of jokes at your fingertips, always on hand to make you laugh? Well, now you can, with the help of the Humor-Jokes-and-Memes API and Next.Js. In this article, we’ll show you how to create a jokes app using …
API Video Courses for API Developers | Free (28+)
At RapidAPI, we care a lot about developers. Our DevRel team works with amazing RapidAPI Developers Experts to produce fantastic yet free video courses using fun challenges (with solutions!) and some that even include complete full-stack development tutorials with 10+ hours of content. Check them out. RapidAPI.com/courses — Free video courses …
RapidAPI Guides for API Developers (356+)
Find over 356 API development guides, how-to's, and API tutorials published by RapidAPI developers. RapidAPI Learn platform offers guides, learn code labs, and video courses to help you learn API Development using fun challenges (with solutions!) and interactive examples. At RapidAPI, we care a lot about developers. Check out the following …
Top 21 API Tools for API Developers
API or Application Programming Interface lets two or more applications communicate with each other and exchange all the necessary data. The primary purpose of APIs is to make app development more simple, save time and other resources. There are a significant number of API tools that allow developers to make their work easier. They include the …