Axios vs Fetch in React — The Ultimate Guide (Stop Making These Mistakes!)

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Learn everything about Axios vs Fetch in React in this complete step-by-step guide! 🚀
We’ll cover how to make API calls, handle errors, send POST requests, cancel requests with AbortController, add interceptors, and even create a reusable Axios hook — all with practical code examples.

By the end, you’ll know when to use Fetch vs Axios, how to handle API responses like a pro, and how to avoid common React mistakes like memory leaks and unhandled promises.

📚 What You’ll Learn

0:00 – Intro: Fetch API vs Axios
1:00 – Install & Setup Axios
2:00 – Basic GET Requests
3:00 – POST Requests
4:00 – Error Handling Best Practices
5:00 – Cancel Requests & Timeouts
6:00 – Using Axios & Fetch in React Components
7:00 – Reusable Axios Hook (useAxios)
8:00 – Next.js Integration
9:00 – Modern Axios Setup with Interceptors
10:00 – Final Verdict & Pro Tips

⚙️ Technologies Used

React (Hooks)

Axios

Fetch API

AbortController

JavaScript (ES6+)

Next.js (Optional)

💡 Why Watch This

Most developers still misuse Fetch or Axios in React apps.
This video gives you a complete understanding of both — so you can:
✅ Avoid memory leaks
✅ Handle errors properly
✅ Reuse code with clean hooks
✅ Build professional-level apps faster