Laravel React JS Axios Post Request Example Tutorial

Are you new with Laravel react and Axios?, If yes then i will give simple example of react js axios post example with laravel 6. In this tutorial, I will share with you how to send POST request form data using axios with react js in Laravel 6.

I written step by step very simple example of react js axios post request example with laravel 6, laravel 7, laravel 8, laravel 9, laravel 10 and laravel 11 application.

If you are learning or working with react js or angular js project then you should learn and use axios package for http request of GET, POST, DELETE and PUT. In this example we will create one basic example of form and with input data, when user submit form then all data will be send to laravel controller method. we will also pass csrf token on our post method. we will create controller method and return request data and then simply print on front-end side so you can see output.

We will create step by step form and then submit form using react js and axios. you can see following screen shot. You can also download code and check demo too.

Preview:

Step 1 : Install Laravel

Here, we will get fresh Laravel 6 application using bellow command, So open your terminal OR command prompt and run bellow command:

composer create-project --prefer-dist laravel/laravel blog

Step 2: Add Route

In this step, we will create one post route and return all post form data. So, let's add new route on that file.

routes/web.php

Route::post('formSubmit','PostController@formSubmit');

Step 3: Add New Controller

in this step, now we have create PostController with formSubmit methods, in this method we will return request data. So let's create controller:

app/Http/Controllers/PostController.php

<?php
 
namespace App\Http\Controllers;
 
use Illuminate\Http\Request;
 
class PostController extends Controller
{
    /**
     * success response method.
     *
     * @return \Illuminate\Http\Response
     */
    public function formSubmit(Request $request)
    {
    	return response()->json([$request->all()]);
    }
}

Step 4: Install Laravel UI

In this step, we need to install laravel ui package of react js basic format with laravel 6. so let's install package by using following command:

composer require laravel/ui

Now we need to install react js basic setup using following command:

php artisan ui react

Step 5: Write on app.js and Components

Here, we will write code on app.js and then we will create react js components, So let's create both file and put bellow code:

resources/js/app.js

   
/**
 * First we will load all of this project's JavaScript dependencies which
 * includes React and other helpers. It's a great starting point while
 * building robust, powerful web applications using React + Laravel.
 */
  
require('./bootstrap');
  
/**
 * Next, we will create a fresh React component instance and attach it to
 * the page. Then, you may begin adding components to this application
 * or customize the JavaScript scaffolding to fit your unique needs.
 */
  
require('./components/Example');
  

resources/js/components/Example.js

import React, { Component } from 'react'
import ReactDOM from 'react-dom';
import axios from 'axios';
  
class Example extends Component {
  constructor (props) {
    super(props)
    this.state = {
      name: '',
      description: ''
    }
  
    this.onChangeValue = this.onChangeValue.bind(this);
    this.onSubmitButton = this.onSubmitButton.bind(this);
  }
   
    onChangeValue(e) {
        this.setState({
            [e.target.name]: e.target.value
        });
    }
  
    onSubmitButton(e) {
        e.preventDefault();
   
        axios.post('/formSubmit', {
            name: this.state.name,
            description: this.state.description
        })
        .then(function (response) {
            console.log(response.data);
        })
        .catch(function (error) {
            console.log(error);
        });
        
        this.setState({
            name: '',
            description: ''
        })
    }
   
  componentDidMount () {
  }
   
  render () {
    return (
        <div className="container">
            <div className="row justify-content-center">
                <div className="col-md-8">
                    <div className="card">
                        <div className="card-header">Example Component</div>
   
                        <div className="card-body">
                            <form onSubmit={this.onSubmitButton}>
                                <strong>Name:</strong>
                                <input type="text" name="name" className="form-control" value={this.state.name} onChange={this.onChangeValue} />
                                <strong>Description:</strong>
                                <textarea className="form-control" name="description" value={this.state.description} onChange={this.onChangeValue}></textarea>
                                <button className="btn btn-success">Submit</button>
                            </form>
                        </div>
                    </div>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
        
    )
  }
}
export default Example;
if (document.getElementById('example')) {
    ReactDOM.render(<Example />, document.getElementById('example'));
}

Step 6: Update welcome.blade.php

At last step, we will update our welcome.blade.php file. in this file we will use app.js file and use it, so let's update.

resources/views/welcome.blade.php

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <head>
        <meta charset="utf-8">
        <meta name="csrf-token" content="{{ csrf_token() }}">
        <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
        <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
        <title>Laravel React JS axios post - ItSolutionStuff.com</title>
        <link href="{{asset('css/app.css')}}" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
    </head>
    <body>
        <h1>Laravel React JS Axios Post Request Example Tutorial</h1>
        <div id="example"></div>
        <script src="{{asset('js/app.js')}}" ></script>
    </body>
</html>

Now you have to run below command for update app.js file:

npm run dev

Now you can check our example and also check demo and download free code.

You can download code from git: Download Code from Github

I hope it can help you...