Node Fetch

Node Fetch is a lightweight, promise-based HTTP client library for Node.js that provides a simple and consistent API for making network requests. It brings the Fetch API, originally from web browsers, to the server-side environment, allowing developers to use familiar fetch() syntax in Node.js applications. It supports modern features like streams, redirects, and request/response handling with minimal dependencies.

Also known as: node-fetch, fetch for node, node fetch library, fetch in node, node-fetch npm

Why learn Node Fetch?

Developers should use Node Fetch when building Node.js applications that need to make HTTP requests to external APIs, fetch data from web services, or interact with RESTful endpoints. It is particularly useful for server-side rendering, web scraping, microservices communication, and any scenario requiring a simple, promise-based alternative to older libraries like Request. Its browser-like API makes it easy for frontend developers to transition to backend work.

Learning Resources

• docs: Node Fetch GitHub Repository
• docs: Node Fetch npm Documentation
• tutorial: How to Use the Fetch API in Node.js
• video: Node Fetch Crash Course
• tutorial: Making HTTP Requests in Node.js with node-fetch