How to Update Axios Library in React

This article provides a straightforward guide on how to update the Axios library in a React application. You will learn how to check your current Axios version, update the package to the latest version using npm or Yarn, and verify the installation to ensure your project continues to run smoothly.

Step 1: Check Your Current Axios Version

Before updating, it is helpful to know which version of Axios your React project is currently using. Open your project’s root directory and locate the package.json file. Inside, look for the "dependencies" object to find the entry for "axios" and its corresponding version number.

Step 2: Update Axios Using npm or Yarn

Depending on the package manager you use for your React project, run one of the following commands in your terminal:

Using npm:

To update Axios to the latest stable version, run:

npm install axios@latest

Alternatively, if you want to update within the semver constraints defined in your package.json, you can run:

npm update axios

Using Yarn:

If your project uses Yarn, run:

yarn add axios@latest

Or to upgrade within your allowed version range:

yarn upgrade axios

Step 3: Verify the Update

After the installation process completes, verify that Axios has been successfully updated.

  1. Re-open your package.json file and confirm that the version number for "axios" reflects the new version.
  2. Delete your node_modules folder and lockfile (package-lock.json or yarn.lock) and run npm install or yarn install if you encounter any dependency conflicts.

Step 4: Test Your React Application

Major updates to Axios can sometimes introduce breaking changes. After updating, run your React development server using npm start or yarn start and test your application’s API calls to ensure everything functions correctly. Check your browser’s console for any deprecation warnings or network errors.