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getInitialProps run on server even when routed with Link

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Bug report

Describe the bug

getInitialProps should not run on the server when page is accessed when clicking a Link,

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior, please provide code snippets or a repository:

Go to https://codesandbox.io/s/getinitialprops-runs-on-server-client-9o5dp
Click on ‘About via Client Side’
See in server console is “is server”

Expected behavior

Should show “is client” in client console and not “is server” on Link click.

System information

OS: macOs
Version of Next.js: 9.0.3

Additional context

I think this regression happened in 9.x version. This does not happen every time. Sometimes you need to go back to / and try again.

Issue Analytics

State:
Created 4 years ago
Comments:6 (3 by maintainers)

Top GitHub Comments

1reaction

timneutkenscommented, Aug 5, 2019

Should show “is client” in client console

Your sandbox does exactly this.

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balazsorban44commented, Jan 31, 2022

This issue has been automatically locked due to no recent activity. If you are running into a similar issue, please create a new issue with the steps to reproduce. Thank you.