What is the purpose of the 'fetch' API in JavaScript?

Practice Questions

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What is the purpose of the 'fetch' API in JavaScript?
  1. To retrieve data from a server
  2. To send data to a server
  3. To manipulate the DOM
  4. To create animations

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the purpose of the 'fetch' API in JavaScript?
Correct Answer: The 'fetch' API is used to make network requests to retrieve data from a server.
  • Step 1: Understand that the 'fetch' API is a tool in JavaScript.
  • Step 2: Know that it helps you get information from a server over the internet.
  • Step 3: Think of it like asking a friend for a book; you send a request, and they send the book back to you.
  • Step 4: The 'fetch' API can also send data to a server, like giving your friend a book to keep.
  • Step 5: It works with promises, which means it can handle the response when it arrives.
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