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Discover how to fix the `Uncaught TypeError` issue with the React Google Maps API in Gatsby JS for smoother navigation.
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Fixing the Uncaught TypeError in Gatsby JS with Google Maps API

When developing with Gatsby and integrating the React Google Maps API, you may encounter an Uncaught TypeError while navigating between pages. This issue can disrupt user experience, especially during page transitions. In this post, we'll explore the problem and provide a solution to ensure smoother navigation in your application.

Understanding the Problem

When you navigate away from a page that contains a Google Map component, you might see error messages in the console, such as:

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These errors typically indicate that the Google Maps component doesn't handle cleanup properly when unmounted, resulting in undefined references during the transition to another page. This issue is especially prevalent in Gatsby, where SPA-like transitions are expected, but the Google Maps library may not always behave accordingly.

Key Symptoms

Console errors related to markers and event listeners.

Unresponsive user interface during page transitions.

Repeated errors appearing in the console correlating with the number of map markers present.

Solution Overview

The way to resolve the Uncaught TypeError is to properly clean up the Google Maps instance when the component unmounts. This requires managing references and ensuring that markers and events are cleaned effectively.

Step-by-Step Solution

Here’s a simple yet effective way to handle the unmounting process in your Google Map component using the React Google Maps API.

1. Set up the Cleanup Function

This specific code snippet modifies the cleanup process to ensure that all Google Maps data is reset when the component is unmounted.

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This function sets the map's data to null, effectively cleaning up the map instance. By doing this, you prevent the errors associated with lingering references to markers.

2. Application of the Cleanup Function

Make sure to apply this cleanup function in your Google Map component where the map loads and unmounts. This typically looks something like this:

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With the above implementation, you should notice:

Elimination of console errors related to markers upon navigating away from the map page.

Increased responsiveness and smoother transitions to other pages.

Conclusion

Incorporating Google Maps into a Gatsby project can come with its challenges, particularly regarding page transitions and proper unmounting of components. The simple addition of a cleanup function as shown above can significantly enhance your application's usability and fix TypeErrors that may arise.

If you encounter similar issues, remember the importance of managing component lifecycles, especially with external libraries like Google Maps.

Happy coding, and may your Gatsby journeys remain smooth and error-free!