5 Ways to Make HTTP Requests in Node.js

In this post, five popular methods for making HTTP requests in Node.js are explored: using the standard library's HTTP and HTTPS modules, Axios, Node Fetch, and SuperAgent. Each method has its own strengths and weaknesses, such as security, ease of use, and compatibility with other libraries. The standard library's HTTP module is low-level and requires manual data parsing, while the HTTPS module adds security but follows a similar pattern. Axios provides a more user-friendly interface with features like automatic JSON parsing and request/response interceptors. Node Fetch offers a straightforward Promise-based approach for server-side applications, while SuperAgent is lightweight and flexible with support for promises and callback-style syntax. Each method has its own installation process and code examples are provided to demonstrate how to use them.