Resolving Azure Static Web App Issues: How to Locate Your staticwebapp.config.json File

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Introduction

Understanding the Problem

Common Error Messages

You might see errors like:

These messages indicate that Azure cannot find your configuration file during the deployment process.

Solution Overview

Step 1: Confirm the Location of Your Config File

Instead, consider moving the file to the assets folder, which is included in the build output.

Step 2: Update the Angular Configuration

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Here, you could either specify your config file directly or place it in the assets folder for simplicity. By keeping it within assets, it will be included in the final build output.

Step 3: Verify Your Directory Structure

After moving the file, your directory structure should look like this:

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Step 4: Update the YAML Configuration

Finally, you will need to update your Azure DevOps release pipeline. Your YAML file should now point the config_file_location to the assets folder:

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Conclusion

If you continue to encounter issues, double-check the file paths and verify that the file is indeed included in the built artifacts to help eliminate 404 errors.

Happy coding!