JavaScript Fetch

We will look at how to use fetch to retrieve data from a REST API and how to work with JSON data.

Before class

Practical requirements

Recommended reading and videos

• Promises (12 min): https://youtu.be/NOzi4wBHn0o
• Async/Await (4 min): https://youtu.be/9j1dZwFEJ-c
• Fetch API (15 min): https://youtu.be/37vxWr0WgQk

Extra resources

• MDN web docs: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Fetch_API
• Deep dive:
  • Async & Callback (25min): https://youtu.be/QSqc6MMS6Fk
  • Promises (37min): https://youtu.be/TnhCX0KkPqs
  • Async/Await (24min): https://youtu.be/spvYqO_Kp9Q
  • Fetch API (30min): https://youtu.be/ubw2hdQIl4E

During class

We will use these 📄 JavaScript Fetch (PDF) and you will have time to do the exercises.

Demos used in class:

• TBD

After class

Finish the exercises.