1 Unsplash API Examples

Master the Unsplash API with these practical examples. Start with the basics: authenticated GET requests for searching and fetching photos using fetch and async/await. Then, move on to building performant galleries by implementing pagination and infinite scroll via the Intersection Observer API. For full-fledged applications, the complete OAuth 2.0 flow is demonstrated, allowing actions (like liking a photo) to be performed on behalf of the user. This is your toolkit for any project, from a simple photo widget to a complex Unsplash client.

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React Infinite Scrolling with IntersectionObserver

An infinite scroll gallery built with React, fetching images from the Unsplash API. It leverages the native Intersection Observer API via a useCallback ref to detect when the user reaches the bottom of the grid, automatically triggering the next page fetch and state update for a seamless browsing experience.