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# [Why You Should Use a Proxy Server With Create React App](https://blog.wolzcodelife.com/why-you-should-use-a-proxy-server-with-create-react-app?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

There are many cases in which developers need to consume APIs from the backend while using Create React App (CRA) to build an application. Because most client apps are hosted on different servers than the backend application, there are complications ...

Oct 20, 2023 · 7 min read · blog.wolzcodelife.com  
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