Example: Making Requests in JavaScript

This project provides an introduction to making HTTP requests in JavaScript. It is intended for use in Thinkful's Web Development curriculum, providing students with hands-on experience using JavaScript to interact with APIs.

Installation Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Thinkful-Ed/example-making-requests-requests-in-javascript.git

2. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd example-making-requests-requests-in-javascript

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the development server:

   npm start

Project Overview

This project demonstrates how to use JavaScript to make HTTP requests to external APIs. It covers:

• Sending GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests using JavaScript.
• Handling asynchronous code using promises and async/await.
• Working with APIs by sending data and handling responses.

How to Use

1. Making GET Requests:

   • You will learn how to fetch data from an external API using the fetch function and handle the returned promise.
   • Example:

     fetch('https://api.example.com/data')
       .then(response => response.json())
       .then(data => console.log(data));

2. Sending POST Requests:

   • This project also demonstrates how to send data to an API using a POST request.
   • Example:

     fetch('https://api.example.com/data', {
       method: 'POST',
       body: JSON.stringify({
         key1: 'value1',
         key2: 'value2'
       }),
       headers: {
         'Content-Type': 'application/json'
       }
     });

3. Error Handling:

   • You will also learn how to handle errors in HTTP requests using .catch() for promises and try...catch with async/await.