Fixing Angular 8: How to Ensure Your Page Redirects Correctly on Button Click

Discover why your Angular 8 page may not be redirecting correctly and learn how to fix the issue with clear, step-by-step solutions.
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Fixing Angular 8: How to Ensure Your Page Redirects Correctly on Button Click

If you're developing an Angular 8 application and have encountered the frustrating issue of a page not redirecting upon a button click—despite the URL changing—you're not alone. Many developers face this challenge, especially when they are new to Angular's routing mechanism. In this guide, we will delve into the common causes of this problem and provide you with a straightforward solution.

The Problem: Not Redirecting

You might find yourself in a situation where after clicking a button, the URL reflects a new route, yet the content of the page remains unchanged. This confusion stems from how Angular handles routing and component rendering.

Common Symptoms of the Issue:

Clicking a button changes the URL.

The page content stays the same.

There are no compile-time or runtime errors.

This can be particularly puzzling when you're confident that your routes are set correctly.

Solution: Correcting the Button Implementation

To resolve the issue, we need to focus on how the navigation is set up in your Angular application. Here's a detailed breakdown of the solution:

Step 1: Remove routerLink from the Submit Button

Using routerLink directly on a submit button can lead to unintended behavior. Instead, handle the routing logic in the component's TypeScript file.

Update your button HTML:

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Implement the onSubmit method in your component:

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Step 2: Ensure Correct Path in routerLink

If you decide to keep routerLink on your button, ensure that you specify the path correctly:

Fixed Button HTML with Correct Path:

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Note that we updated routerLink to "/dash" to explicitly define the root path rather than just "dash".

Step 3: Test Your Application

After making these changes, make sure to:

Recompile your application.

Check the routing behavior when clicking the button.

Ensure that the new component loads correctly upon navigation.

Conclusion

Navigating through Angular and its routing can occasionally lead to unexpected issues like page content not updating on redirect. By following these structured steps, you can resolve the problem of Angular 8 not redirecting upon button clicks. Ensure that you handle navigation logic properly within your TypeScript components, and your application should perform as expected.

Feel free to drop any questions or share your experiences with Angular routing in the comments below!

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