Fetching Data from an API in React Native with Expo
Fetching data from an API is a fundamental part of building dynamic mobile applications. In this guide, we will explore how to fetch data in a React Native Expo project using the built-in fetch API and Axios. 1. Setting Up the Project Ensure you have a React Native Expo project set up. If not, create one using: npx create-expo-app myApp cd myApp npm start 2. Fetching Data with Fetch API The fetch API is a simple way to request data from a server. Let’s create a component that fetches and displays data from a public API. Creating a Data Fetching Component import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react'; import { View, Text, FlatList, ActivityIndicator } from 'react-native'; export default function FetchData() { const [data, setData] = useState([]); const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true); useEffect(() => { fetch('https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/posts') .then(response => response.json()) .then(json => { ...