Fetching data from APIs is a fundamental requirement in modern Vue applications, from loading user profiles to retrieving dynamic content. As the creator of CoreUI, a widely used open-source UI library, and with over 25 years of experience in software development including Vue.js since 2014, I’ve implemented countless data-driven interfaces that require robust API integration. The most effective approach is using the fetch API within Vue 3’s Composition API with reactive state management for loading, error, and data states. This method provides excellent control over the request lifecycle while maintaining Vue’s reactivity benefits.

Fetching data efficiently while managing loading and error states is a core requirement in modern React applications. As the creator of CoreUI, a widely used open-source UI library, and with over 11 years of experience in software development, I’ve built countless data-driven interfaces where reusable data fetching logic is essential. The most effective approach is creating a custom hook that encapsulates all data fetching logic, including loading states and error handling. This pattern promotes code reusability and maintains clean component separation.

As the creator of CoreUI and with over 25 years of Angular development experience, I’ll show you how to properly use the ngOnInit lifecycle hook for component initialization and data setup.