React Router blank page between two different projects

React Router blank page between two different projects

When working with React Router, you may come across a situation where you have two different projects and want to navigate between them using React Router. However, you may encounter a blank page issue when switching between the projects. In this blog post, we will explore two possible solutions to this problem.

Solution 1: Using React Router’s basename prop

React Router provides a basename prop that allows you to specify a base URL for all routes. By setting the basename prop to the appropriate path, you can ensure that the routes work correctly when switching between projects.
Here’s an example of how to use the basename prop:

    import { BrowserRouter as Router, Route } from 'react-router-dom';
    
    const App = () => (
      
        
        
      
    );
  

In this example, the basename prop is set to “/project1”. This means that when navigating to the root (“/”) or the “/about” route, React Router will look for the corresponding components within the “project1” project.

Solution 2: Using React Router’s Switch component

Another solution to the blank page issue is to use React Router’s Switch component. The Switch component renders the first child Route or Redirect that matches the current location. By wrapping your routes in a Switch component, you can ensure that only one route is rendered at a time.
Here’s an example of how to use the Switch component:

    import { BrowserRouter as Router, Route, Switch } from 'react-router-dom';
    
    const App = () => (
      
        
          
          
        
      
    );
  

In this example, the Switch component ensures that only one project is rendered at a time. When navigating to “/project1”, the Project1 component will be rendered, and when navigating to “/project2”, the Project2 component will be rendered.

Conclusion

When facing a blank page issue between two different projects when using React Router, you have two possible solutions. You can either use the basename prop to specify a base URL for all routes, or you can use the Switch component to ensure that only one project is rendered at a time. Choose the solution that best fits your specific use case.