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# The `x-init directive`
There are times we may want to run code before AlpineJS renders its components. For example, our component may need to get some data from the network or check some data before rendering. AlpineJS allows us to hook into a component's initialization with the `x-init` directive.

The `x-init` directive allows us to run code during element initialization. It’s particularly suitable for setting up component data before the component gets rendered. The example below uses `x-init` to fetch users from the **Go Rest** API:

Learn to run code during AlpineJS component initialization.

Introduction to AlpineJS

AlpineJS Directives

AlpineJS Component Initialization

AlpineJS Directives

Using Properties

AlpineJS Methods

General Assessment

Conclusion

Run Code on Element Initialization: x-init

The `x-init directive`

AlpineJS Directives

General Assessment

Run Code on Element Initialization: x-init

The x-init directive

The `x-init directive`