Data Fetching

useFetch

Simplified API data fetching with built-in loading and error states.

Overview

useFetch handles the complexity of data fetching, loading states, error handling, and caching. It's a lightweight alternative to larger data fetching libraries.

Hook Implementation

The complete hook source code

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Usage Example

See how to use this hook in your components

Example Componenttypescript
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API Reference

Parameters

url: string

API endpoint URL

Returns

UseFetchState<T> - Object with data, loading, and error properties

Best Practices

  • Always memoize or stabilize dependencies to prevent unnecessary re-renders
  • Consider the performance implications when dealing with frequently updated values
  • Test edge cases like null values, rapid updates, and component unmounting