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Learn how to properly use `noUiSlider` in Laravel 7 after installing it via npm, fixing common errors along the way.
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Solving the noUiSlider Reference Error in Laravel 7 After npm Installation

If you're a Laravel 7 developer looking to enhance your web applications with a powerful sliding control, you may have decided to use the noUiSlider library. However, you might encounter some challenges along the way, especially with error messages indicating that noUiSlider is not defined. In this guide, we'll walk through the steps to properly integrate noUiSlider into your Laravel application after installing it with npm, and address common pitfalls that may lead to errors.

Understanding the Problem

After following the installation steps for noUiSlider, you may find yourself running into an error message like this:

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This can be frustrating, especially when you have followed the installation steps carefully. Let's break down the solution to this problem into manageable sections.

Steps to Properly Install and Use noUiSlider

1. Install noUiSlider

Start by ensuring that you have the library installed. Run the following command in your terminal:

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2. Import noUiSlider in Your Bootstrap File

Next, you need to include noUiSlider in your JavaScript files. Open the resources/js/bootstrap.js file and add the following line:

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This line makes noUiSlider accessible globally within your application.

3. Compile Your Assets

After making changes to your JavaScript files, you need to compile your assets using the command:

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This will compile and prepare the new code, so it can be served to your web application.

4. Create the Slider in a Script

In a separate public JavaScript file, you should initialize the slider. Ensure you have the right reference as shown below:

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5. Setup the HTML Structure

In your Blade view file, define the HTML where the slider will be displayed:

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6. Fixing Common Errors

There are two common sources that may lead to the ReferenceError:

Error 1: Incorrect Function Call

Make sure you are using the correct function for creating the slider. Since you assigned noUiSlider to window.nouislider, call:

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instead of:

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Error 2: JavaScript Loading Issues

If you're using the defer attribute when including your scripts, it might cause timing issues related to when the JavaScript executes. Check your Blade file for the following line:

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You can either remove the defer attribute or wrap your slider initialization code inside a window.onload function to ensure that it runs once the page has fully loaded:

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7. Don’t Forget the Styles

Lastly, make sure to load the noUiSlider stylesheet in your app.scss file. Add the following line to ensure your slider is styled correctly:

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Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this post, you should be able to successfully integrate noUiSlider into your Laravel 7 application, avoiding the common noUiSlider is not defined error. With just a few tweaks to your code and understanding of how to call the necessary functions, you'll be on your way to creating beautiful sliding controls for your web applications!

If you have any further questions or run into issues, feel free to leave a comment below!