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Learn how to successfully connect your Node.js application to a Flask API using simple and effective methods. Avoid common pitfalls like connection timeouts with these expert tips!
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How to Make a GET Request from Node Server to Flask API

Connecting different frameworks in your application can sometimes lead to frustrating issues, especially when they don't communicate as expected. One common case is when a Node.js backend tries to reach out to a Flask API, resulting in timeouts or connection errors.

Problem Overview

In this post, we’ll explore how one developer struggled to connect their Node API to a Flask API. The specific challenge was receiving a timeout error when trying to make a GET request from the Node server. The error message received was as follows:

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Despite a successful call through Postman, the Node.js application faced repeated timeouts. This left many wondering what was going wrong.

Understanding the Setup

Let’s take a closer look at the code snippets that were involved to better understand how the setup was supposed to work.

Node Server Code

The original Node.js code snippet for making a GET request using axios looked like this:

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Flask API Code

On the Flask side, the route was set up like so:

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This API returns uptime, a status message, and a timestamp when the route is called.

The Solution

After some investigation, the developer in this case found a simple solution: avoid using axios when working behind a corporate proxy. Switching to the more straightforward fetch API resolved the issue.

Here's how to implement it:

Replace the original axios request with a fetch call:

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Why Does This Work?

Although it may not be entirely clear why this works, one hypothesis is that axios uses a proxy by default, which can lead to connection issues in corporate environments. Meanwhile, fetch provides a more direct approach without the proxy complications, making it more reliable in this context.

Conclusion

Connecting a Node.js application to a Flask API can be challenging, especially when dealing with timeout errors. By understanding your environment and picking the right tools—like switching from axios to fetch—you can avoid common pitfalls and establish the necessary connections for your applications to communicate.

If you find yourself in a similar situation, remember to consider the network conditions and the libraries you are using. This knowledge can go a long way in ensuring smooth interactions between your systems!