What are the best ways to download files related to cryptocurrencies using JavaScript?

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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  One of the best ways to download files related to cryptocurrencies using JavaScript is by using the Fetch API. This API allows you to make HTTP requests and handle the response in a more modern and efficient way. You can use the Fetch API to download files by making a GET request to the file URL and then saving the response as a file on the user's device. Here's an example: ``` fetch(fileUrl) .then(response => response.blob()) .then(blob => { const url = window.URL.createObjectURL(blob); const a = document.createElement('a'); a.href = url; a.download = 'filename.extension'; a.click(); window.URL.revokeObjectURL(url); }); ``` This code snippet fetches the file, converts the response to a Blob object, creates a temporary URL for the blob, creates a link element with the download attribute, and triggers a click event on the link to initiate the download. Remember to replace `fileUrl` with the actual URL of the file you want to download, and `filename.extension` with the desired name and extension of the downloaded file.
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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Another option to download files related to cryptocurrencies using JavaScript is by using the XMLHttpRequest object. This method is older and less modern than the Fetch API, but it is still widely supported by browsers. Here's an example: ``` const xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); xhr.open('GET', fileUrl, true); xhr.responseType = 'blob'; xhr.onload = function() { if (xhr.status === 200) { const blob = xhr.response; const url = window.URL.createObjectURL(blob); const a = document.createElement('a'); a.href = url; a.download = 'filename.extension'; a.click(); window.URL.revokeObjectURL(url); } }; xhr.send(); ``` This code snippet creates an XMLHttpRequest object, sets the request method to GET, sets the response type to blob, and defines an onload event handler to handle the response. Once the response is received, the code follows a similar process as the Fetch API example to initiate the download. Again, remember to replace `fileUrl` and `filename.extension` with the appropriate values.
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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  At BYDFi, we recommend using the Fetch API to download files related to cryptocurrencies using JavaScript. It is a more modern and efficient approach compared to the older XMLHttpRequest method. The Fetch API provides a simpler and more flexible way to handle HTTP requests and responses. It also supports features like streaming and progress tracking, which can be useful when downloading large files. Additionally, the Fetch API is supported by all major browsers, so you don't have to worry about compatibility issues. We encourage you to give it a try and see how it can improve your file download process.
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