Summary

In this chapter, we explored how to fetch data from the server. We began by briefly reviewing the history of client-server communication and highlighting the primary methods of interacting with servers. Next, we built an application to retrieve GitHub user data using the Fetch API, Axios, TanStack Query, and Apollo GraphQL.

The techniques you learned in this chapter will enable you to significantly expand the capabilities of your own web applications. By efficiently fetching data from the server, you can create dynamic, data-driven experiences for your users. Whether you are building a social media app that displays real-time feeds, an e-commerce site with up-to-date product information, or a dashboard that visualizes live data, the skills you gained will prove invaluable.

In the next chapter, we will delve into managing the application state using state management libraries.