Solving the Next.js Hydration Failed Problem with next-i18next

Discover how to resolve the `Next.js` hydration issues caused by `react-i18next` by switching to `next-i18next` for better integration and performance.
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Solving the Next.js Hydration Failed Problem with next-i18next

When developing applications with Next.js and using internationalization, you might run into frustrating hydration issues, especially when leveraging the react-i18next library. This post aims to clarify the problem of hydration failure while offering a clear solution—switching to next-i18next, which is specifically designed for Next.js integration.

Understanding the Hydration Issue

Hydration helps synchronize the server-rendered HTML with client-side React components. A common error occurs when the content generated on the server doesn't match what the client renders. This mismatch can happen for various reasons, including the improper initialization of libraries like react-i18next.

The Problem at Hand

In our scenario, the user was experiencing a hydration error while using react-i18next. Below is a summary of the problematic code in the _app.js file:

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Symptoms of the Issue

Hydration Failure: The user saw a discrepancy in the text content, where the server output differed from the client. Specifically, an error appeared:

Warning: Text content did not match. Server: "navbar.dashboard" Client: "Dashboard"

Conditional Rendering: The if-statement checking for i18n.isInitialized could lead to an empty render initially, causing a mismatch.

The Solution: Opting for next-i18next

To effectively solve this problem, there’s a better library available: next-i18next. This library is built specifically for Next.js and handles many of the nuances related to SSR (Server-Side Rendering) and i18n (Internationalization) without causing hydration issues.

Benefits of next-i18next

Optimized for Next.js: Designed to work seamlessly with Next.js’ file-based routing and SSR capabilities.

Automatic Language Detection: It provides built-in support for language detection based on user preferences.

No Complex Initialization: It eliminates the need for manual initialization checks, thus simplifying your code and reducing hydration errors.

Simple Implementation Steps

Switching from react-i18next to next-i18next involves a straightforward setup:

Install next-i18next:

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Configure next-i18next:
Create or modify the next-i18next.config.js file to include your language settings.

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Modify Your _app.js:
Update your _app.js to integrate next-i18next without complex conditional logic.

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Conclusion

By simply migrating from react-i18next to next-i18next, you'll likely resolve the annoying hydration errors that arise during your development in a Next.js environment. This approach not only enhances performance but simplifies your code, allowing smoother deployment of internationalized applications.

If you're facing similar issues, consider making the switch and enjoy a straightforward, hassle-free i18n experience in Next.js!

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