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Explain the Fetch API and its advantages over XMLHttpRequest.

Mid JavaScript

Answer

The Fetch API is promise-based and easier to work with than XMLHttpRequest.

  • Simpler syntax and chaining
  • Returns Response objects
  • Better error handling
  • Supports streaming and CORS
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