Single Page Applications (SPAs) often require API integration, particularly using HTTP or WebSocket protocols, to fetch necessary data from back-end servers. The text explores two approaches to integrate HTTP APIs in React: using lifecycle methods and hooks. With lifecycle methods, a class component is created, utilizing methods like `componentDidMount` to initiate asynchronous data fetching with error handling, and `componentWillUnmount` to cancel requests. Hooks, on the other hand, allow functional components to manage state with `useState` and perform side effects with `useEffect`, offering a similar approach without class components. Both methods provide effective error handling and request cancellation, catering to different programming styles. Additionally, the text briefly mentions API analytics and monitoring tools like Moesif for enhancing API platform success.