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Discover how to fix the `Failed to fetch` error when calling the openWeatherMap API in your deployed React applications on GitHub and Heroku.
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Troubleshooting the Failed openWeatherMap API call in Your React App

As a developer, there's nothing more frustrating than seeing your code work flawlessly in your local environment, only to run into issues once you deploy your web application. This is a common scenario, especially when working with APIs like openWeatherMap. You may find yourself facing the dreaded "Failed to fetch" error after deploying to platforms such as GitHub or Heroku, leaving you scratching your head. So, how can you resolve this issue? Let's break it down step by step.

Understanding the Issue

The problem at hand occurs when your React application uses the openWeatherMap API to fetch weather data for a specific city, such as Durban. Although the API call works perfectly on your local machine, the same request fails after deployment, indicating a potential issue with how the API request is being made.

The error message “Failed to fetch” is typically a response to a number of issues, including problems with the API endpoint itself, issues with CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing), or HTTP/HTTPS request mismatches.

Solution: Switching from HTTP to HTTPS

One common issue that developers encounter when deploying applications to HTTPS environments (like GitHub Pages or Heroku) is related to the type of requests being made. If your deployed application is served over HTTPS, the browser will block any HTTP requests for security reasons. Fortunately, the solution is simple: you need to ensure that your API calls use HTTPS instead of HTTP.

Step-by-Step Guide

Here's how to resolve the issue in your React application:

Update the API URL:
Modify your API call in the fetch function to use HTTPS. Here’s how your code should look:

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Review Your Fetch Function:
If you have parameters that are dynamically generated, make sure they also use HTTPS. Below is a revised full fetch function:

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Test After Changes:
Once you have made the change, redeploy your application and test it again to ensure the weather data is being fetched correctly.

Conclusion

Having to troubleshoot deployment issues can be challenging but also a great learning experience. By simply switching from HTTP to HTTPS, you can resolve the widespread "Failed to fetch" error when working with APIs in secure environments. Always keep in mind that deploying your application opens you to a new set of considerations compared to local development. With this change, your app will be up and running smoothly, providing users with accurate weather information without any interruptions.

Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or need assistance with similar issues. Happy coding!