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I lost props after reloading the page in react

I used axios in useEffect of my wrapper component and I sent the data as props to the other component "singleQuestionnaire", in singleQuestionnaire component, I destructured the data, in the first try, it works fine, but after reloading the page it doesn't work with an error : can not read property "map" of undefined
import React, { useEffect, useState } from "react";
import SingleQuestionnaire from "./SingleQuestionnaire";
import { fetchQuestions } from "../../../api/index";
const Questionnaires = ({ match }) => {
const [questions, setQuestions] = useState([]);
const pid = match.params.id;
const getQuestionnaire = async (pid) => {
try {
const { data } = await fetchQuestions(pid);
console.log(data.data, "action in component");
setQuestions(data.data);
} catch (error) {
console.log(error);
}
};
useEffect(() => {
getQuestionnaire(pid);
}, []);
console.log("all questions", questions);
return (
<div>
<SingleQuestionnaire questions={questions} setQuestions={setQuestions} />
</div>
);
};
export default Questionnaires;
and this is my singleQuestionnaire component:
import React, { useEffect, useState } from "react";
const SingleQuestionnaire = ({ questions, setQuestions }) => {
const [questionnaire, setQuestionnaire] = useState([]);
console.log(questions);
const { data } = questions;
console.log("data", data.farmInformationQuestionnaireData);
return <div>simple component</div>;
};
export default SingleQuestionnaire;
For the first time, in console I can see the data "data.data.farmInformationQuestionnaireData". It's an array but for the second time it's undefind.

because questions in SingleQuestionnaire is an empty array before we fetch
which causes an error here
const { data } = questions;
you can add a loading text because initially questions will be an empty array then it will be your res.data (assuming it's an object)
const SingleQuestionnaire = ({ questions, setQuestions }) => {
const [questionnaire, setQuestionnaire] = useState([]);
console.log(questions);
if(questions.length === 0 ) return <h1> Loading</h1>
const { data } = questions;
console.log("data", data.farmInformationQuestionnaireData);
return <div>simple component</div>;
};

it is happening because of the async API call. When you make an async call, the thread does not wait, it moves on and it starts executing other things.
Now your async call might be complete but your callback will not be executed until the stack is empty, that's just how javaScript works. I recommend you use some kind of loader gif or text
{questions ? <SingleQuestionnaire questions={questions} setQuestions={setQuestions} /> : <p>Loading...</p>}

react custom hook causing infinite loop

I am relatively new to react hooks and I am trying to create this custom hook to handle CRUD operations for my API.
This is the hook file:
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";
const useApi = (url, headers = { method: "GET" }, payload = null) => {
const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
const [apiData, setApiData] = useState(null);
const [serverError, setServerError] = useState(null);
const [api, setApi] = useState({});
const list = async () => {
try {
const resp = await fetch(url);
const data = await resp?.json();
setApiData(data);
setIsLoading(false);
} catch (error) {
setServerError(error);
} finally {
setIsLoading(false);
}
};
const create = async () => {
try {
const resp = await fetch(url, (headers = { method: "POST" }), payload);
const data = await resp?.json();
setApiData(data);
setIsLoading(false);
} catch (error) {
setServerError(error);
} finally {
setIsLoading(false);
}
};
setApi({
...api,
list: list,
create: create
});
return { isLoading, apiData, serverError, api };
};
export default useApi;
However, when I call api.list() in my main component inside a useEffect() hook, I get an infinite loop.
Sample component call:
import { useEffect } from "react";
import useApi from "./useApi";
export default function App() {
const {
isLoading: loading,
apiData: students,
serverError: error,
api
} = useApi("https://59f0f160ce72350012bec011.mockapi.io/students");
console.log(loading, students, error, api);
useEffect(() => {
api.list();
}, [api]);
return (
<div className="App">
<h1>list</h1>
{loading ? "loading" : students.map((x) => x.name)}
</div>
);
}
Here's the sandbox for it:
https://codesandbox.io/s/cocky-chebyshev-d9q89?file=/src/App.js:0-492
Can anyone help me understand the issue?
Thank you in advance!

This is what is causing the infinite loop:
setApi({
...api,
list: list,
create: create
});
You are not supposed to call setState() during a render.
In your case, you don't need to useState for the api object, you can just return it on every render:
return {
isLoading,
apiData,
serverError,
api: { list, create }
};
Here is a link to the fixed sandbox
Also, another warning: this code will repeatedly call api.list().
useEffect(() => {
api.list();
}, [api]);
Since api changes on every render, it will repeatedly call api.list().
This is the object that changes on every render:
return { isLoading, apiData, serverError, api };
You can ensure that you only call api.list() one time by using a ref.
import { useRef } from 'react'
// In the component
const gotRef = useRef(false)
useEffect(() => {
if (!gotRef.current) {
api.list();
gotRef.current = true
}
}, [api]);

Why am i getting and empty array when fetching an api with react hooks?

I am new with react hooks, i'm trying to get info from an API but when i do the request i get 2 responses first an empty array and then the data of the API, why am i getting that empty array! , this is my first question, i'm sorry.
Thanks for helping me !
import {useState, useEffect} from 'react';
const getSlides = (API) => {
const[data,setData] = useState([]);
const getData = () =>
fetch(`${API}`)
.then((res) => res.json())
useEffect(() => {
getData().then((data) => setData(data))
},[])
return data
}
export default getSlides;

The useEffect() hook runs after the first render. Since you've initialized the data state with an empty array, the first render returns an empty array.
If you're component depends on data to render, you can always conditionally return null until your data is loaded.
Also, I recommend using an async function for api requests, it allows you to use the await keyword which makes your code easier to read. The only caveat, is that you cannot pass an async function to useEffect, instead define an async function inside your hook, and then call it.
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";
const API = "https://example.com/data";
const GetSlides = (props) => {
const [data, setData] = useState();
useEffect(() => {
async function getData() {
const request = fetch(API);
const response = await request;
const parsed = await response.json();
setData(parsed);
}
getData();
// eslint-disable-next-line react-hooks/exhaustive-deps
}, []);
if (data === undefined) {
return null;
}
return <>data</>;
};
export default GetSlides;
Of course, you can still use Promise chaining if you desire.
useEffect(() => {
async function getData() {
await fetch(API)
.then((res) => res.json())
.then((data) => setData(data));
}
getData();
// eslint-disable-next-line react-hooks/exhaustive-deps
}, []);

<GetSlides api="https://yay.com" />
react components need to be title case
import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react'
const GetSlides = ({ api }) => {
const [data, setData] = useState(null)
const getData = async () =>
await fetch(`${api}`)
.then((res) => res.json())
.then((data) => setData(data))
useEffect(() => {
getData()
// eslint-disable-next-line react-hooks/exhaustive-deps
}, [])
console.log(data)
return <div>slides</div>
}
export default GetSlides

The effect callback function is called after the render of your component. (Just like componentDidMount) So during the first render phase, the data state has not been set yet.

You initialize your data with and empty array here:
const[data,setData] = useState([] <- empty array);
useEffect runs after your component is mounted, and then calls the API, that it might take a few seconds or minutes to retrieve the data, but you return the data right away before knowing if the API finished its call.
If you want to return the data after it has been retrieved from the API, you should declare and async method
const getSlides = async (API) => {
try {
const res = await fetch(API);
const data = await res.json();
return data;
} catch (e) {
throw new Error(e);
}
}
Note that it is not necessary hooks for this function

How to wait for server response before calling Apollo Graph QL Query?

I'm attempting to call a Graph QL Query after receiving data from my useEffect hook. I need the data from the response to use in the Query. Hooks however cannot be called conditionally. If I take away the condition however, loadedAnime will be undefined. How do I get around this restraint?
import React, { useEffect, useState } from "react";
import { useParams } from "react-router-dom";
import AnimeBanner from "../components/AnimeBanner";
import { useHttpClient } from "../Hooks/http-hook";
import { GetAnimeData } from "../GraphQLFunctions";
import { useQuery } from "#apollo/react-hooks";
import gql from "graphql-tag";
const GET_ANIME_INFO = gql`
query GetAnimeInfo($name: String!) {
Media(search: $name) {
title {
romaji
english
native
userPreferred
}
episodes
id
bannerImage
}
}
`;
const Anime = (props) => {
//Logic for getting anime data from mongoDB (episodes, name, cover image)
const { isLoading, error, sendRequest } = useHttpClient();
const [loadedAnime, setloadedAnime] = useState();
const URLTitle = useParams().URLTitle;
useEffect(() => {
const fetchAnime = async () => {
try {
const responseData = await sendRequest(
"http://localhost:5000/api/anime/" + URLTitle
);
setloadedAnime(responseData.animeData[0]);
} catch (err) {
console.log(err);
}
};
fetchAnime();
}, [sendRequest, URLTitle]);
if (isLoading || error) {
return null;
}
//Logic for getting anime data from anilist (Descriptions, tags, banner, trailer, etc.)
const { apiData, apiLoading, apiError } = useQuery(GET_ANIME_INFO, {
variables: {
name: loadedAnime.anime_name,
},
});
if (apiLoading || apiError) {
return null;
}
return <AnimeBanner src={apiData.Media.bannerImage} />;
};
export default Anime;

Short Answer: You can checkout useLazyQuery instead of useQuery.
Documentation link: https://www.apollographql.com/docs/react/data/queries/#executing-queries-manually
When React mounts and renders a component that calls the useQuery hook, Apollo Client automatically executes the specified query. But what if you want to execute a query in response to a different event, such as a user clicking a button?
The useLazyQuery hook is perfect for executing queries in response to events other than component rendering. This hook acts just like useQuery, with one key exception: when useLazyQuery is called, it does not immediately execute its associated query. Instead, it returns a function in its result tuple that you can call whenever you're ready to execute the query
import React, { useState } from 'react';
import { useLazyQuery } from '#apollo/client';
function DelayedQuery() {
const [dog, setDog] = useState(null);
const [getDog, { loading, data }] = useLazyQuery(GET_DOG_PHOTO);
if (loading) return <p>Loading ...</p>;
if (data && data.dog) {
setDog(data.dog);
}
return (
<div>
{dog && <img src={dog.displayImage} />}
<button onClick={() => getDog({ variables: { breed: 'bulldog' } })}>
Click me!
</button>
</div>
);
}

You can either call the query after the await finishes or you can call your query in another useEffect once you update state after your api call. In general, something like this,
const [state, setState] = useState({})
useEffect(async () => {
const result = await get('/api/blah-blah-blah')
// run your query here now that the await has resolved
}, [someDependency])
or
const [state, setState] = useState({})
useEffect(async () => {
const result = await get('/api/blah-blah-blah')
setState(result)
}, [someDependency])
useEffect(() => {
if(state.id) {
// run the query
}
}, [state.someProp])

Handling promises with fetch() in React?

I'm creating my first MERN stack application, and trying to implement a simple API that calls my express server from my React front-end components. I have the API working on the back end, and it is sending the data correctly through fetch(), but I'm having trouble resolving the promise from fetch() in my React component, with the call not stopping firing. My code looks as follows (assuming as of right now all API calls return a dummy format like { title: 'foo', ... }:
import React, { useState } from 'react';
import 'core-js/stable';
import 'regenerator-runtime/runtime';
const getApiData = async (route) => {
try {
let apiData = await fetch(route);
let apiDataJson = await apiData.json();
return apiDataJson;
} catch (err) {
throw new Error('Error on fetch', {
error: err
})
}
}
var retrieve_data = async (route, setterCallback) => {
await getApiData(`/api/${route}`).then((data) => {
console.log('Data retrieved from API')
setterCallback(<div>{data.title}</div>)
}).catch(() => {
setterCallback(<div>ERROR</div>)
})
}
const MyComponent = () => {
const [innerDiv, setinnerDiv] = useState(0);
let data = retrieve_data('myEndpoint', setinnerDiv);
return(
<div>
<h1>Data Retrieved in MyComponent:</h1>
{innerDiv}
</div>
);
}
When I compile the above the component successfully renders (i.e. <MyComponent /> looks like:
<div>
<h1>Data Retrieved in MyComponent:</h1>
<div>foo</div>
</div>
However, then then block keeps executing (i.e. the 'Data retrieved from API' logs to the console hundreds of times/second until I close the application. How can I stop this from executing once it has set the component? Thanks!

You need to useEffect to stop the component from re-rendering. Try something like this.
const MyComponent = () => {
const [innerDiv, setinnerDiv] = useState(0);
useEffect(() => {
retrieve_data('myEndpoint', setinnerDiv);
}, []);
return(
<div>
<h1>Data Retrieved in MyComponent:</h1>
{innerDiv}
</div>
);
}