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Learn how to fix the common issue in ReactJS and Redux where the root component renders on refresh, leading to unexpected behavior in your application.
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Understanding the Refresh Issue in ReactJS/Redux Applications

If you're working with ReactJS and Redux, you might have encountered a frustrating problem where refreshing any page of your application unexpectedly routes you back to the home page. This behavior can be confusing, especially if the URL in your browser suggests you should be seeing a different page. In this guide, we will explore this issue, identify the root cause, and provide a clear solution.

The Problem Explained

In many applications, navigating to a specific route should display the corresponding component. For instance, if you visit localhost/any/other/path, you would expect to see the content associated with that path. However, the issue arises when you refresh the page. Instead of keeping you on the current path, your application redirects to the home page (localhost/).

This peculiar behavior often stems from misconfiguration in your routing setup. Let's break down a specific example to understand it better:

Initial Setup: The app's routing is defined using react-router-dom, where the HomePage component is set to render for the root path (/).

Unexpected Behavior: Upon refreshing from any other route (like /login or /proxy), the app defaults to rendering the HomePage component instead of respecting the current URL.

The Solution

After examining the configuration and the Redux router setup, the root of the issue was identified: the basename setting in the createBrowserHistory function.

Key Changes to Make

Review the basename Configuration: The initial problem stemmed from the way the basename was configured.

The code: basename: window.location.pathname

This line intended to fix other navigation issues but inadvertently caused the router to always think that the current route was the home page on refresh.

Update the Router History Configuration:

Remove the basename Line: The straightforward solution is to simply remove the basename: window.location.pathname line from your createBrowserHistory configuration.

Here’s the revised router setup without the basename:

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By making this simple change, you ensure that the routing works as intended without overriding the proper behavior of the application’s state during refresh events.

Confirming the Fix

After implementing this change:

Test Refreshing on Various Routes: Navigate to different routes and perform a refresh. You should remain on the intended page without being redirected to the home page.

Check Browser History: Ensure that the browser's URL accurately reflects the current route after a refresh.

Conclusion

The issue of refreshing your ReactJS/Redux application redirecting you to the home page can be frustrating, but it often comes down to a simple misconfiguration with the routing setup. By understanding the role of basename in createBrowserHistory and removing unnecessary settings, you can restore the expected behavior of your application.

By following the steps outlined above, you should now be able to manage routing more effectively and create a seamless user experience in your React applications.