Resolving Next.js API Call Issues: A Simple Solution

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The Problem

Symptoms of the Issue:

The desired behavior is that any page within the app should be able to fetch data from the API.

The Solution

The core of the issue lied in the way the fetch request was made. The user was missing a crucial detail in the request URL. Here’s how to resolve the issue:

Key Adjustment

Correct Fetch URL: Use fetch('/api/proxy') instead of fetch('api/proxy').

The leading slash in the URL path is important. It signifies the path starts from the root of your domain rather than the current page's relative path.

Explanation

Understanding Path Resolution:

Implementation Example:

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Conclusion