navigateTo doesn't work on client side while middleware is still running
I wanted to clarify what to do in this situation
1. page with button is rendered
2. button is clicked
button on click:
navigateTo('/whatever')
now due to "middleware still running" in this code block, the navigateTo doesn't actually navigate: https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt/blob/9b689ea8261bc65363a9882d8e4051575e0c78d9/packages/nuxt/src/app/composables/router.ts#L154
if I use router.push('/whatever') everything works
I couldn't make a reproduction because it requires a testing framework to click the button very quickly.
my expectation is that if the page is being rendered, the middleware should already be finished by then. Is it more likely the problem is on the framework side or my incorrect usage of the middleware?
otherwise is there a designed way of handle this situation?
ssr is disabled, and everything runs client side.GitHub
nuxt/packages/nuxt/src/app/composables/router.ts at 9b689ea8261bc65...
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Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources and your question, I can offer some insights and suggestions regarding the issue you're experiencing with
navigateTo not working on the client side while middleware is still running.
1. Middleware Execution:
Your expectation that middleware should be finished by the time the page is rendered is generally correct. However, there might be some edge cases or specific implementations that could cause delays or unexpected behavior.
2. Possible Causes:
The issue you're describing could be related to the timing of middleware execution and navigation. The Nuxt router plugin handles middleware execution, and there's a check for middleware still running in the navigateTo function, as you correctly pointed out in the GitHub link you provided.
3. Alternative Approach:
You mentioned that using router.push('/whatever') works in your case. This is a valid alternative, as it directly uses the Vue Router method without the additional checks that navigateTo performs.
4. Recommended Solution:
To handle this situation in a way that's consistent with Nuxt's design, you could try using the runWithContext method from the useNuxtApp composable. This method is specifically designed to handle scenarios where the Nuxt context might be lost due to complex async operations.
Here's how you could modify your button click handler:
This approach ensures that the correct Nuxt context is applied when calling navigateTo, which might help resolve the issue.
Source: Docs > Api > Composables > useNuxtApp > Properties > runWithContext
5. Debugging and Reporting:
If the issue persists even with this approach, it might be worth creating a minimal reproduction of the problem and reporting it to the Nuxt team. The Nuxt documentation provides guidelines on how to report bugs effectively:
Source: Docs > Community > Reporting Bugs
6. SSR Consideration:
You mentioned that SSR is disabled and everything runs client-side. This information is helpful, but it's worth noting that middleware in Nuxt can run on both server and client sides, so the behavior might differ in SSR-enabled applications.
In conclusion, while your understanding of middleware execution is generally correct, there might be some nuances in the timing or implementation that are causing this issue. Using runWithContext with navigateTo is the recommended approach to handle such situations within the Nuxt framework. If the problem persists, consider creating a minimal reproduction and reporting it to the Nuxt team for further investigation.
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@kapa.ai useAsyncContext set to true?
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
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Based on the knowledge sources provided, I can offer information about the
asyncContext experimental feature in Nuxt, which I believe you're referring to when you ask about "useAsycContext set to true".
The asyncContext feature is an experimental option in Nuxt that enables native async context support. This feature can be enabled in the Nuxt configuration file. Here's how you can set it to true:
Source: Docs > Guide > Going-further > Experimental Features
This feature uses Node.js AsyncLocalStorage and new unctx support to make async context available natively to any nested async composable without needing a transform or manual passing/calling with context. It's designed to help solve issues related to losing Nuxt context in complex async scenarios, which could be related to the problem you were experiencing with navigateTo.
It's important to note that this feature is experimental, which means it could be modified or removed in future versions of Nuxt. Also, it's currently limited to Node.js environments, although there are ongoing efforts to support native context in other platforms.
Source: Docs > Api > Composables > useNuxtApp > Native Async Context
If you decide to use this experimental feature, it might help resolve issues with context availability in async operations, potentially including the scenario you described with navigateTo. However, as with any experimental feature, you should thoroughly test it in your specific use case before using it in a production environment.
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