Kaj Kowalski
5bfd762e55
- Update tsconfig to ES2024 target and bundler moduleResolution - Add dynamic imports for chart.js and recharts (bundle optimization) - Consolidate 17 useState into useReducer in sessions page - Fix 18 .js extension imports across lib files - Add type declarations for @rapideditor/country-coder - Fix platform user types (PlatformUserRole enum) - Fix Calendar component prop types - Centralize next-auth type augmentation - Add force-dynamic to all API routes (prevent build-time prerender) - Fix Prisma JSON null handling with Prisma.DbNull - Fix various type mismatches (SessionMessage, ImportRecord, etc.) - Export ButtonProps from button component - Update next-themes import path - Replace JSX.Element with React.ReactElement - Remove obsolete debug scripts and pnpm lockfile - Downgrade eslint to v8 for next compatibility
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title, impact, impactDescription, tags
| title | impact | impactDescription | tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevent Hydration Mismatch Without Flickering | MEDIUM | avoids visual flicker and hydration errors | rendering, ssr, hydration, localStorage, flicker |
Prevent Hydration Mismatch Without Flickering
When rendering content that depends on client-side storage (localStorage, cookies), avoid both SSR breakage and post-hydration flickering by injecting a synchronous script that updates the DOM before React hydrates.
Incorrect (breaks SSR):
function ThemeWrapper({ children }: { children: ReactNode }) {
// localStorage is not available on server - throws error
const theme = localStorage.getItem('theme') || 'light'
return (
<div className={theme}>
{children}
</div>
)
}
Server-side rendering will fail because localStorage is undefined.
Incorrect (visual flickering):
function ThemeWrapper({ children }: { children: ReactNode }) {
const [theme, setTheme] = useState('light')
useEffect(() => {
// Runs after hydration - causes visible flash
const stored = localStorage.getItem('theme')
if (stored) {
setTheme(stored)
}
}, [])
return (
<div className={theme}>
{children}
</div>
)
}
Component first renders with default value (light), then updates after hydration, causing a visible flash of incorrect content.
Correct (no flicker, no hydration mismatch):
function ThemeWrapper({ children }: { children: ReactNode }) {
return (
<>
<div id="theme-wrapper">
{children}
</div>
<script
dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{
__html: `
(function() {
try {
var theme = localStorage.getItem('theme') || 'light';
var el = document.getElementById('theme-wrapper');
if (el) el.className = theme;
} catch (e) {}
})();
`,
}}
/>
</>
)
}
The inline script executes synchronously before showing the element, ensuring the DOM already has the correct value. No flickering, no hydration mismatch.
This pattern is especially useful for theme toggles, user preferences, authentication states, and any client-only data that should render immediately without flashing default values.