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Superagent vs Axios

Developers should learn Superagent when building web applications that require robust HTTP communication, such as REST API integrations, data fetching in frontend frameworks, or server-side requests in Node meets developers should learn and use axios when building web applications that require reliable http communication, such as single-page applications (spas), mobile apps with react native, or backend services in node. Here's our take.

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Superagent

Developers should learn Superagent when building web applications that require robust HTTP communication, such as REST API integrations, data fetching in frontend frameworks, or server-side requests in Node

Superagent

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Developers should learn Superagent when building web applications that require robust HTTP communication, such as REST API integrations, data fetching in frontend frameworks, or server-side requests in Node

Pros

  • +js
  • +Related to: javascript, node-js

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Axios

Developers should learn and use Axios when building web applications that require reliable HTTP communication, such as single-page applications (SPAs), mobile apps with React Native, or backend services in Node

Pros

  • +js
  • +Related to: javascript, node-js

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Superagent if: You want js and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Axios if: You prioritize js over what Superagent offers.

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The Bottom Line
Superagent wins

Developers should learn Superagent when building web applications that require robust HTTP communication, such as REST API integrations, data fetching in frontend frameworks, or server-side requests in Node

Learn about Superagent →Learn about Axios →

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