The diff between fetch and xhr type is mostly about *how* you write code, not *what* it does.
fetch is newer and uses Promises, so it’s way more readable. XHR is callback-based, which can get messy fast.
But! fetch isn’t perfect—it doesn’t auto-reject on 4xx/5xx errors, which trips people up. XHR gives you more detailed events (like `onprogress`).
For most devs, fetch is the better choice. But if you’re dealing with large file uploads or need precise control, XHR still has its place.
fetch is newer and uses Promises, so it’s way more readable. XHR is callback-based, which can get messy fast.
But! fetch isn’t perfect—it doesn’t auto-reject on 4xx/5xx errors, which trips people up. XHR gives you more detailed events (like `onprogress`).
For most devs, fetch is the better choice. But if you’re dealing with large file uploads or need precise control, XHR still has its place.