Axios is a popular promise-based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js. It provides an easy-to-use API for making HTTP requests and handling responses, supporting features like interceptors, request and response transformations, and automatic JSON data parsing. Axios allows for efficient handling of asynchronous operations and simplifies the process of working with REST APIs.
Alternatives:
got-+
node-fetch-+
ky-+
superagent-+
fetch-h2-+
bent-+
make-fetch-happen-+
isomorphic-fetch-+
wretch-+
needle-+
Tags: javascripthttpclientpromise-basedrest-api
redaxios
v0.5.1(almost 2 years ago)
Redaxios is a lightweight and simplified alternative to the popular Axios HTTP client library. It provides a similar API to Axios but focuses on reducing bundle size and improving performance. Redaxios is built on top of the native Fetch API, making it smaller in size and faster in execution compared to Axios.
Axios has been widely adopted and is a popular choice for making HTTP requests in JavaScript applications. Redaxios, on the other hand, is a relatively newer library and has a smaller user base.
Size
Redaxios is a lightweight alternative to Axios and has a smaller bundle size, making it a good choice for applications where size is a concern. Axios, although larger in size, provides more features and functionality.
Compatibility
Axios supports a wide range of environments, including both browser and Node.js. It also has built-in support for handling browser-specific features like progress events and automatic request cancellation. Redaxios is primarily designed for browser environments and does not have all the same features and compatibility as Axios.
API Design
Both packages have a similar API design and make it easy to send HTTP requests and handle responses. Axios has a more extensive feature set, including interceptors, request cancellation, and global configuration. Redaxios, on the other hand, aims to provide a subset of Axios' API and focuses on simplicity and minimalism.
Support for Promises
Both Axios and Redaxios utilize Promises for handling asynchronous operations. Axios supports older JavaScript environments that do not natively support Promises by using a polyfill, whereas Redaxios assumes native Promise support in the browser environment.
Community and Maintenance
Axios has a larger and more active community, which means better community support, more resources, and a larger ecosystem of plugins and integrations. It is also well-maintained and regularly updated. Redaxios, being a newer library, has a smaller community and may have a slower update cycle.
