HTTP Service FAQ
Q: What is http-service
?
A: It is a package providing core HTTP request handling and loading state management services for web applications.
Q: What does BaseHttpService
do?
A: It wraps the Fetch API to simplify making HTTP requests, including features like request throttling and file uploads.
Q: How do I create an instance of BaseHttpService
?
A: By importing it and providing configuration such as baseUrl
and optional default headers.
Q: Does BaseHttpService
support all HTTP methods?
A: Yes, it supports GET
, POST
, PUT
, DELETE
, PATCH
, and file uploads.
Q: How can I handle loading indicators?
A: Use the LoadingService
to show or hide loading states and listen to changes with event listeners.
Q: Can I customize request or response handling?
A: Yes, BaseHttpService
supports interceptors to modify requests or responses globally.
Q: How do I listen for loading state changes?
A: Use LoadingService.addListener()
to register a callback that triggers on loading state changes.
Q: Can I have multiple loading indicators?
A: Yes, you can use custom loader IDs to manage multiple independent loading states.
Q: Is http-service
compatible with any frontend framework?
A: Yes, it is framework-agnostic and can be used in any JavaScript or TypeScript environment.
Q: How do I extend BaseHttpService
?
A: You can subclass it to add custom methods or preset configurations.
Q: What license does http-service
use?
A: It is licensed under the MIT License.