How to Prevent Loading UI in Next.js 13 When Using useState()

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In this guide, I will share the solution to this problem, ensuring that your text field maintains focus and that your UI refreshes without displaying the loading screen unnecessarily.

Understanding the Problem

State Updates: When you call the setName setter during an input change, the component re-renders resulting in a loading indicator being displayed.

Code Example

Here is a snippet of the problematic component declaration from your example:

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The Solution: Remove async Declaration

The key to eliminating the loading screen while preserving your input focus is to simply remove the async keyword from your function declaration. The updated function component should look like this:

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Why This Works

By removing the async keyword, you are allowing the component to handle state updates predictably without triggering a loading state. The rendering becomes straightforward, ensuring that the input retains its focused state without unnecessary UI disruptions.

Conclusion