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Discover how to resolve the annoying issue of VS Code shuffling your imports in React files upon saving. This guide provides clear, actionable steps to maintain your preferred import order.
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Troubles with VS Code on Save? Here’s How to Fix Your React Imports Shuffle!

As a developer, you cherish the order of your code, especially when it comes to imports in your React files. However, you might have encountered a frustrating issue when using Visual Studio Code (VS Code): your imports are being shuffled every time you save your file. This not only disrupts your workflow but can also lead to confusion when scanning your code. If this problem sounds familiar, you’re in the right place! In this guide, we will explore the reasons behind this behavior and how to resolve it effectively.

Understanding the Problem

When you save a file in VS Code, it’s designed to format and organize your code automatically. In the case of React, it tries to rearrange the imports according to specific configurations or preferences set in the editor’s settings. This automated organization can be inconvenient, particularly if you have a specific order for your imports that you want to maintain.

The Symptoms

After each save action, you may notice that the order of your import statements has changed. For example, the following import statement order:

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might get shuffled to something like this:

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This adds unnecessary hassle, especially if your project relies on a specific organization of imports.

The Solution: Adjust Your VS Code Settings

Fortunately, there’s a way to prevent VS Code from shuffling your imports on save. Here’s a straightforward way to tackle this issue:

Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing the Import Shuffle

Open VS Code Settings:

Go to your VS Code editor and navigate to Preferences Settings.

Search for Code Actions on Save:

In the search bar, type editor.codeActionsOnSave. This setting dictates what actions are performed when you save your files.

Disable Import Organization:

Look for the setting named source.organizeImports within editor.codeActionsOnSave.

Ensure that this setting is set to false. This will prevent VS Code from reorganizing your import statements every time you save your file.

Here’s what the relevant part of your settings.json file should look like:

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Check Other Related Settings:

Also, make sure other related settings are properly configured. For instance:

typescript.updateImportsOnFileMove.enabled should be set to "never".

Turn off editor.formatOnSave if you prefer not to have any automatic formatting.

Your complete configuration might look similar to this:

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Final Thoughts

By following the steps outlined above, you can maintain your desired import order in your React files without the hassle of unwanted shuffles upon saving. This small adjustment in your VS Code settings can significantly enhance your development workflow, allowing you to focus more on what really matters: writing clean, maintainable code. If you continue to face issues, double-check your configurations or consider exploring other extensions that might interfere with your import organization.

Now you can manage your imports as you see fit! Happy coding!