How to Force a Page Refresh in Next.js

In Next.js, there may be situations where you need to manually force a page refresh. Whether you are working within a component using the useRouter hook or in a utility function, this guide will show you how to achieve a page refresh in both scenarios. Using the useRouter Hook To force a page refresh within a component using the useRouter hook, follow these steps: import { useRouter } from 'next/router' // ....

How to Integrate ReCaptcha into a Next.js Form

ReCaptcha is a powerful tool provided by Google to combat spam and abuse in online forms. By adding ReCaptcha to your Next.js form, you can ensure that only real users can submit the form, while blocking bots and automated spam. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of integrating ReCaptcha into your Next.js form. Getting Started with ReCaptcha Before you can add ReCaptcha to your Next.js form, you need to create an account on the Google ReCaptcha website (https://www....

How to Open a Link in a New Window in Next.js

In Next.js, if you want to open a link in a new window, you can follow these steps: Wrap the a tag in a Link component provided by Next.js. Inside the a tag, add the target="_blank" attribute, just like you would in plain HTML. Here’s an example: <Link href={url}> <a target="_blank">Click this link</a> </Link> By wrapping the a tag in the Link component, you ensure that client-side routing works correctly. The href attribute is kept on the Link component....

How to Programmatically Change a Route in Next.js

Changing routes programmatically in Next.js is a common requirement when building web applications. In this blog post, we’ll explore two different approaches to achieve this goal. Using the useRouter Hook If you are inside a React component, you can leverage the useRouter hook provided by Next.js. This hook gives you access to the router object that you can use to navigate to different routes. Here’s an example of how to use it:...

How to Resolve the \"document is not defined\" Error

If you encounter the “ReferenceError: document is not defined” error in a Node.js or Next.js environment, there are steps you can take to resolve it. The document object is specific to browsers and is not accessible in server-side JavaScript environments. To learn more about the document object, refer to the detailed DOM Document Object Model guide. In the case of Node.js, there is no direct workaround for this issue. It is essential to identify the specific section of code where the document object is being accessed and investigate why it is being used in a server-side context....

How to Resolve the \"Module not found: Can't resolve encoding\" Error in Next.js

If you are encountering the error message “Module not found: Can’t resolve ’encoding’ in …/node_modules/node-fetch/lib” in your Next.js application, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps to fix this issue. What Causes the Error? The error message indicates that the ’encoding’ module is missing and cannot be resolved in the specified path. This typically occurs when the necessary dependencies are not installed or there is a compatibility issue between the different packages....

How to Resolve the `Can't Resolve Module` Error in Next.js

If you are encountering the Module not found: Can't resolve 'fs' error in Next.js, don’t worry, there is a simple solution. This error typically occurs when you attempt to import Node.js modules within a Next.js page, but fail to use the imported method within the getStaticProps() function. To illustrate, let’s consider the following code snippet: import { getData } from '../lib/data' //... export async function getStaticProps() { const data = getData() return { props: { data, }, } } In this example, if we comment out the line const data = getData(), Next....

How to resolve the error \"PrismaClient is unable to be run in the browser\" in Next.js

While working on a Next.js website, I recently encountered the error message: “PrismaClient is unable to be run in the browser.” This issue arose after I commented out a single line of code within the getStaticProps() method of my page file. In this particular line of code, I invoked a method from my Prisma instance, which I had previously imported at the top of the page file. Next.js determines which code to utilize for the backend by analyzing the code within getStaticProps(), excluding it from shipment to the frontend....

How to Upload Files in a Next.js Form

In this article, I will guide you through the process of uploading files in a Next.js form. By default, Next.js does not allow file uploads in forms, but with a few adjustments, we can make it work. First, let’s take a look at the form structure in a Next.js page: <form method="post" action="/api/new" enctype="multipart/form-data">...</form> Here, we have a standard HTML form that calls an API endpoint. Inside this form, there is a file input control:...

How to Use Prisma: A Comprehensive Tutorial

Prisma is a powerful ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tool that provides an abstraction layer over databases. In this tutorial, we will explore how to get started with Prisma and use it to build a React application based on Next.js. To begin, create a new Next.js app in a folder using the following command: npx create-next-app Next, include Prisma in your dev dependencies by running: npm install -D prisma Now, you have access to the Prisma CLI utility....