SMRTR ProgrammingFeb 17, 2025Dev.to

What is the difference between fetch and XMLHTTPRequest? ️

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Fetch API is a modern, promise-based replacement for XMLHttpRequest, offering simpler syntax and improved features. It provides easier asynchronous coding, better error handling, and enhanced customization options for making network requests in web applications.

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