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This guide explores a common issue in Blazor applications where the `Cancel` action inadvertently triggers the `Save` action. We provide clear explanations and solutions for developers in C# and Blazor.
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Why Is My Cancel Action Going into My Save Action as Well?

As a developer building web applications using Blazor, you may encounter an unexpected situation where your Cancel button seems to trigger the Save action inadvertently. This can lead to confusion and unwanted behavior in your application, especially when working with forms. If you've found yourself asking, "Why is my Cancel action going into my Save action as well?"—you’re not alone! In this post, we’ll delve into the common pitfalls in Blazor forms and how to solve this issue effectively.

The Problem Explained

When you hit the Cancel button in your Blazor application, your application seems to go through the Cancel method but then also executes the Save method. You might be wondering why this is happening, especially if you're sure you've set up your methods correctly. This behavior primarily stems from how buttons behave within an HTML form.

Default Button Behavior

In HTML, when a button is placed within a form, it behaves as a submit button by default unless specified otherwise. Here’s a breakdown:

Button types:

The default type for a button is submit, which causes the form to submit the data.

If a button is intended to just perform some action without submitting the form, it must be explicitly set to type='button'.

This means when you click the Cancel button, it's acting not only upon your CancelEdit method but also triggering the form submission, which leads to invoking the Save action.

The Solution to Your Problem

To fix the problem of the Cancel action inadvertently triggering the Save action, you need to ensure that your Cancel button does not act as a submit button.

Step-by-Step Fix

Modify Your Cancel Button: Change the button type to prevent it from submitting the form.

Update your Cancel button code from:

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to:

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Verify the Behavior: After making the above change, test your application again. Now, clicking the Cancel button should only execute your CancelEdit method without triggering the Save action.

Conclusion

By understanding the default behavior of buttons within forms in Blazor, you can effectively avoid issues where one action leads to another unexpectedly. Always remember to set the type of your buttons correctly—especially those that execute JavaScript or C# functions without intending to submit a form. This small change can greatly enhance user experience and maintain the integrity of your application logic.

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