Got is a lightweight and flexible HTTP request library for Node.js. It provides a simple and intuitive API for making HTTP requests, supporting various methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and more. Got supports features like automatic retries, timeouts, and request cancellation. It also provides built-in support for handling JSON and form data, as well as handling streams and buffers.
Alternatives: axios, request-promise, node-fetch
Tags: javascripthttprequestnode.jslibrary
r2
v2.0.1(over 5 years ago)
r2 is a lightweight and flexible HTTP client library for Node.js and browsers. It provides a simple and intuitive API for making HTTP requests and handling responses. With r2, you can easily send GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and other types of requests, set headers, handle redirects, and manage cookies.
Alternatives: axios, request, got
Tags: javascripthttpclientrequestlibrary
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Popularity
Both Got and R2 are popular npm packages for making HTTP requests in Node.js and browser environments. Got has gained more popularity and has a larger number of weekly downloads on npm compared to R2.
API Design
Got provides a modern, Promise-based API design that is intuitive and easy to use. It supports both callbacks and Promises for handling asynchronous requests. R2, on the other hand, follows a more traditional design and uses methods like `.json()` and `.text()` to handle response data.
Feature Set
Both packages provide similar features for making HTTP requests, handling response data, and configuring headers and options. Got offers advanced features like HTTP/2 support, automatic decompression, request cancellation, and more. R2 focuses on simplicity and has a smaller feature set but is still sufficient for most use cases.
Community Support
Both Got and R2 have active communities and are well-maintained. Got has a larger community, which means more resources, tutorials, and community support available. However, R2 also has a dedicated user base and is actively maintained by its developers.
Size and Performance
R2 is a smaller package compared to Got, which makes it more lightweight and faster to install. It has a minimalistic approach and aims for optimal performance. Got, while slightly larger in size, also performs well and has optimizations in place for better performance.
Compatibility
Got and R2 both work in Node.js and browser environments. Got offers additional features specifically for Node.js, such as streaming responses and handling network errors. R2, on the other hand, is built with newer browser features in mind and focuses on compatibility with modern browsers.
