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 …
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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 …
Build a Dictionary App with the WordsAPI (JavaScript)
Why Build JavaScript Dictionary Apps? There are many easy ways to look up words these days. However, what can separate a normal app from a great dictionary app can depend on the completeness of the information it provides. A single definition can be misleading and, without context, unhelpful. Different dictionary and word APIs can have their …
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 …