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Learn how to correctly implement `forwardRef` and `next/dynamic` in your Next.js application to use `react-email-editor` effectively and copy email content to clipboard.
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Mastering forwardRef and next/dynamic in Next.js 13.4 with react-email-editor

In the evolving world of web development, using libraries and frameworks effectively can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you're building a Next.js application and you want to incorporate the react-email-editor, you might come across challenges related to Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and the way references (refs) are being handled. This guide will guide you through the problem of integrating forwardRef and next/dynamic to achieve your desired functionality — namely copying email content to the clipboard.

Understanding the Problem

Using react-email-editor requires interaction with the window object, as it's dependent on the browser environment. This poses a challenge in a Next.js application where certain components might render on the server side. The typical solution is to dynamically load components that access the window object, hence avoiding issues with SSR.

You encountered a specific issue where the emailEditorRef was not correctly pointing to the EmailEditor, causing difficulty in accessing the editor instance to copy the email content generated in it. This is a common scenario faced by developers when dealing with refs in a dynamic environment.

The Solution Breakdown

To resolve this issue, you can follow a structured approach that involves setting up the appropriate files and logic to ensure that your editor reference is correctly defined. Here’s how to do it:

1. Update page.tsx

In your main component file (page.tsx), you need to ensure that you correctly handle the onReady callback provided by the EmailEditor component. This callback will return an instance of the editor, which we can set as the value of emailEditorRef.current.

Here’s how you should modify your page.tsx:

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2. Modify email-ui.tsx

In your email-ui.tsx file, since you’re using dynamic imports, you can streamline this file. You no longer need to create a forwardRef since we can directly utilize dynamic. Here's a refined version of what your email-ui.tsx should look like:

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3. Types Definition in types.tsx

Ensure that your types are correctly defined in types.tsx, as this will help improve type safety in your project:

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Conclusion

By implementing the adjustments listed above, you will enable the proper functioning of the react-email-editor within your Next.js application. This method ensures that you can dynamically load the email editor while still utilizing reactivity through refs, all without stumbling over Server-Side Rendering issues.

Now, you should have a fully functioning react-email-editor that allows you to copy generated email content to your clipboard seamlessly. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any further questions or if you encounter additional challenges!