Handling Axios Errors in Vue.js with Laravel Sanctum

When working with Vue.js and Laravel Sanctum, it’s important to handle errors properly to ensure a smooth user experience. One common way to make API requests in Vue.js is by using the Axios library. In this article, we’ll discuss how to handle Axios errors in Vue.js with Laravel Sanctum.

1. Setting up Axios in Vue.js

The first step is to set up Axios in your Vue.js project. You can do this by installing the Axios library using npm:

npm install axios

Once Axios is installed, you can use it to make API requests in your Vue components. Here’s an example of how to make a GET request using Axios:

        axios.get('/api/posts')
            .then(response => {
                // handle successful response
            })
            .catch(error => {
                // handle error
            });
    

2. Handling Errors in Vue.js

When an error occurs during an Axios request, the catch block will be executed. Inside the catch block, you can handle the error in various ways, such as displaying an error message to the user or logging the error to the console. Here’s an example of how to display an error message to the user:

        axios.get('/api/posts')
            .then(response => {
                // handle successful response
            })
            .catch(error => {
                alert('An error occurred: ' + error.message);
            });
    

3. Handling Laravel Sanctum Errors

When using Laravel Sanctum for API authentication, you may encounter specific errors related to authentication. For example, if a user is not authenticated or their token has expired, you may receive a 401 Unauthorized error. To handle these errors, you can check for specific error codes and display appropriate error messages to the user. Here’s an example:

        axios.get('/api/posts')
            .then(response => {
                // handle successful response
            })
            .catch(error => {
                if (error.response.status === 401) {
                    alert('You are not authorized. Please log in.');
                } else {
                    alert('An error occurred: ' + error.message);
                }
            });
    

By following these steps, you can effectively handle Axios errors in Vue.js with Laravel Sanctum. Remember to always test your error handling logic to ensure a seamless user experience.