In the world of mobile app development, data is king. Whether you're building a social media feed, a weather app, or an e-commerce store, your React Native application needs to talk to the outside world. It needs to fetch data from servers, send user information, update records, and more. This conversation happens through API calls. While React Native provides a basic `fetch` function for this purpose, many developers prefer a more powerful and user-friendly tool: Axios. If you've ever found network requests confusing or cumbersome, this guide is for you. We'll break down everything you need to know about using Axios in React Native, using simple words and practical examples. What is Axios, and Why Should You Use It in React Native? Let's start with the basics. Axios is a popular, promise-based HTTP client for JavaScript. In simple terms, it's a library that makes it incredibly easy to send requests to web servers and handle their responses. Think of it like this: y...