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React excels at displaying lists of data. But that data needs to come from somewhere. In most cases this happens by making a network request to retrieve data from one or more APIs, processing the response, and then displaying the data. In the context of working with a Drupal site there are two possible options: Drupal core's JSON API module, or the drupalSettings JavaScript API.
In this tutorial we'll focus on the high-level overview and:
- Explain the difference between content and configuration data
- Introduce the JavaScript Fetch API, and where to find information about using it
- Get an overview of the ES6 array functions we'll use to parse the complex data structures returned from an API
In the remaining tutorials in this series we'll provide examples of real world use cases.
By the end of this tutorial you should have a firm understanding of how to get started making API requests using React.
Over the years we've developed some techniques for practicing that we wanted to share. At Drupalize.Me we take hugging seriously. In this tutorial we'll look at the art, and science, of giving a good hug. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines the word hug as; squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.
Did you know there are all kinds of different hugs that you can give? In this tutorial we'll look at:
- Defining what a hug is
- Some of the many types of hugs in the world today
- Precautions you may want to familiarize yourself with before hugging
- And the importance of proper technique
Lets go ahead and get started shall we?