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Discover how to address the `re-rendering` issue in your Next.js app when redux state changes do not trigger updates effectively.
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Understanding the Re-rendering Issue in Next.js with Redux

If you're building a chat application using Next.js and Redux, you might encounter a frustrating problem: your app does not re-render after a state change, even though you're returning a new object. This issue can halt the user experience and prevent updates from being reflected in real-time, which is critical when dealing with chat messages or similar functionalities.

In this guide, we'll explore why your Next.js application might not be re-rendering after a Redux state change and how to resolve the issue using the right practices in your application.

The Problem Explained

Let’s take a closer look at a common scenario:

You have a Redux action, sendMessage, which adds a new message to the state.

The Redux reducer modifies the state and returns a new object like so:

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However, when you select the messages with useSelector, the component does not re-render as expected.

This unexpected behavior can often arise from how Redux and React handle object references in their states.

Identifying the Core Issue

In Redux, useSelector relies on reference equality. This means that if the object reference passed to useSelector doesn’t change, React assumes that nothing has changed and therefore does not trigger a re-render. Here’s a crucial point to note:

Returning a New Object: While using the spread operator to return a new object may seem like the right step, it might not be sufficient if that object contains nested structures that have not been updated independently. In your case, the issue lies with:

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Implementing the Solution

Step 1: Modify Your Reducer

To ensure re-rendering works properly, you need to return a new reference for the entire state object and also ensure that the specific nested object (in this case, state.chat[roomId].messages) is also a new reference. Here's how to do that:

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Step 2: Ensure Proper Selection in Components

In your component, you’re already using useSelector, which is good practice. Just ensure that the messages are being mapped correctly:

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After the reducer is setup as described above, this line should ensure that your component re-renders with new messages as expected.

Conclusion

When working with Redux in a Next.js application, ensuring proper state updates is crucial for smooth user experiences. Remember that simply returning a new object using the spread operator may not suffice if nested objects are involved. By returning each object within your state with its own new reference, you can effectively trigger React's re-render mechanism, ensuring your chat updates in real-time.

Now that you have a clearer understanding of how to handle re-rendering issues within your Next.js and Redux application, you should be able to create a more responsive chat experience for your users. Happy coding!