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Learn how to detect when the user scrolls to the end of a page in a React functional component for seamless data fetching and pagination.
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Implementing Infinite Scrolling in React Functional Components

If you're building an application using React, you might want to enhance the user experience with infinite scrolling or pagination. This means fetching more data from the API as the user scrolls down the page, ensuring they have access to a seamless feed of information. In this guide, we'll walk through how to detect when the user reaches the end of a scrollable container in a React functional component.

Understanding the Problem

Let's start with the problem at hand. You have a functional component in React that displays a list of orders. As users reach the end of the list, you want to automatically fetch additional data from an API. This not only improves usability but also makes your application feel more dynamic.

Example Component Before Implementation

Here's a simplified version of your component before we implement infinite scrolling:

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Step-by-Step Solution

To achieve this, we will use the useRef and useEffect hooks from React. Below, you'll find a comprehensive breakdown of the solution.

1. Setting Up the Component

First, you'll need to import the necessary hooks and create a ref to the list container:

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2. Implementing the Scroll Detection Logic

Next, we'll define a function that checks if the scroll position is at the bottom of the container. This function will be called whenever the user scrolls:

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3. Attaching the Scroll Event Listener

We need to ensure that the onScroll function is called whenever a scroll event occurs. We'll do this inside the component rendering method by adding the onScroll event listener directly to the div:

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4. Complete Example Component

Here is the complete code with the auto-fetch functionality integrated:

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Conclusion

Implementing infinite scrolling in a React functional component is straightforward once you understand how to monitor the scroll position. By using the useRef and onScroll event handler, you can dynamically fetch more data as users scroll, creating a smooth and efficient user experience.

Feel free to adapt the fetchMoreData function according to your specific API logic and data structure. Happy coding!