Скачать или смотреть Fixing the TypeError: How to Ensure history.push Works in Your React Applications

Learn how to solve the common `TypeError: history.push is not a function` in your React apps by utilizing the `useHistory` hook from `react-router-dom`.
---
This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/69186504/ asked by the user 'JS3' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/15157684/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/69186747/ provided by the user 'WebbH' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/7879938/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions.

Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: TypeError: history.push is not a function: How can I fix this?

Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l...
The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license.

If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com.
---
Fixing the TypeError: How to Ensure history.push Works in Your React Applications

If you've been working with React Router in your web applications, you might have encountered the frustrating TypeError: history.push is not a function. This can occur while attempting to redirect users after a form submission. In this guide, we will explore the causes of this error and show you how to fix it effectively.

Understanding the Problem

The error typically arises when the history object is used incorrectly in your component. In your React code, you likely structured your component to use React Router for navigation. However, if history is not being retrieved properly, or if you are trying to use it outside of a valid routing context, this error will surface.

A Typical Scenario

Consider the following example from a form submission handler:

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

In this case, if history is not defined or does not have the expected properties, you'll encounter the TypeError. This usually happens when you try to destructure history from props without the component being wrapped in withRouter, or when using a functional component without accessing routing properties correctly.

How to Fix the Error

Solution: Use the useHistory Hook

The recommended approach to handle navigation in functional components is to use the useHistory hook provided by react-router-dom. This allows you to access the history object directly and perform navigational actions without worrying about prop drilling.

Steps to Implement useHistory

Import useHistory: At the top of your component, import the useHistory hook from react-router-dom.

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Initialize history: Call the useHistory hook within your component to gain access to the history object.

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Redirect After Form Submission: Replace your call to history.push with the newly initialized history object. This ensures that the redirect will work smoothly.

Here’s how your handleSubmit function would look after the adjustments:

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Conclusion

By replacing the old history handling with the useHistory hook, you can avoid the frustrating TypeError: history.push is not a function. This modern approach aligns with React's functional components and hooks philosophy, making your code cleaner and easier to manage.

Should you run into any further issues with routing or navigation in your React apps, make sure to always check if you are utilizing the proper hooks or higher-order components provided by react-router-dom. Happy coding!