How to Fetch Data in React: Loading, Error Handling, and More (Vite + TypeScript)
Learn how to fetch data from APIs in React using the Fetch API while effectively handling loading, error, and success states. We use a modern Vite setup with TypeScript to build a responsive and performant project.
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Fetching data in React is a fundamental skill for any frontend developer. In this video, we’ll guide you step-by-step through setting up a React project with Vite and TypeScript and demonstrate how to fetch data from APIs using the Fetch API. You’ll learn to handle key states like loading, error, and success, ensuring your application is robust and user-friendly.
We'll start by creating a Vite-based React project, setting up TypeScript for better development experience, and integrating Tailwind CSS for styling. After setting up the environment, we’ll walk you through writing a reusable useFetchData hook for fetching API data with the Fetch API. You'll also learn best practices for handling asynchronous operations, such as error handling and displaying loading states, making your React apps more reliable.
By the end of this video, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to:
Use the Fetch API in React for data fetching.
Manage loading, error, and success states in your UI.
Build a performant and scalable project with Vite and TypeScript.
Create reusable custom hooks for cleaner and more organized code.
This project demonstrates fetching sample data from the JSONPlaceholder API, a popular free REST API for prototyping and testing. It’s perfect for beginners who want to master data fetching in React and for intermediate developers looking to refine their skills with modern tools like Vite and TypeScript.
Project Details
This project is built with the following stack:
Vite: A blazing-fast build tool for modern web development.
React (TypeScript): TypeScript ensures type safety, catching errors during development.
Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for responsive and modern designs.
We’ll demonstrate fetching data from the https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/... endpoint using the Fetch API. Our custom hook, useFetchData, will efficiently manage the lifecycle of API calls, including loading, error, and data states. The UI will update dynamically based on the current state, providing a seamless experience.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn React or an experienced developer seeking to level up your API handling skills, this tutorial has something for everyone. Dive in and build better React apps today!
