Resolving the page refresh issue in React when using window.addEventListener

Discover how to fix the problem of keyboard events preventing page refresh in your React component!
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In the world of web development, using keyboard events to trigger certain actions can be seamless and efficient. However, you may face unexpected behavior when adding these events, particularly in frameworks like React. One common problem developers encounter is the inability to refresh the page due to event handling logic. In this post, we'll explore the issue and offer a solution to ensure your keyboard events work without hindering the basic functionalities of the browser.

The Problem

Imagine you're working on a React component and you implement a keyboard event listener to perform a specific action. For instance, you want to trigger a search when the user presses the "Enter" key. However, instead of the expected behavior, you find that not only does the action not work, but you are also unable to refresh the page or open the Console using keyboard shortcuts!

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The Solution

To resolve the issue while still achieving your goal of triggering an event on the "Enter" key, modifications are needed. Here’s the revised approach:

Updated Code

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