Django & React Native: Ploti App 17 - API CALLS (GET)

This video introduces the concept of API calls using React Native (Expo) from a django backend. The backend in this case is slightly irrelevant as the concepts apply to any backend e.g. ruby on rails, firebase, express etc. It willl also cover the ip address required for emulator and device and also explain backend errors like JSON Parse error: Unrecognized token ' Playlist Link https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP1DxoSC17LaBjsqv_9TfxjP8Q44J5mOx Github Code: https://github.com/geoffreynyaga/daraja Telegram: t.me/kenyanengineer Twitter: twitter.com/geoffreynyaga 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Opening Project 4:40 - Backend 6:38 - Fetch 10:40 - useState & useEffect 14:21 - Emulator IP Address 16:58 - JSON Parse Errors 19:25 - Analysing JSON response 31:10 - lookupOptions 35:30 - Image & Django media settings 45:20 - Next Steps Support https://geoffreynyaga.com/support/ The Kenyan Engineer Channel is purely dedicated to delivering quality content on programming tutorials that focuses on topics that I find Interesting, under-discussed or often misinterpreted because of lack of tutorials. I love python, Django, React Native & Aircraft Design and most of my work will revolve around this. I also do this work as part time and I plan on NEVER charging for my work in any form or shape. However, I'd like to continuously improve on the quality of my recordings and I plan on setting up a studio. Consider supporting me in the link above.