Hey Dev's👋
While working on my Job Portal UI project using React, I ran into a persistent issue while fetching data from an API using Axios.
The error looked simple—but debugging it wasn’t.
*⚠️ The Problem
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Every time I tried to fetch data, I got:
AxiosError: Network Error
net::ERR_INTERNET_DISCONNECTED
TypeError: Failed to fetch
At first glance, it seemed like a connectivity issue—but the API endpoint was opening fine in the browser
🔍 What I Checked
Instead of assuming one cause, I started verifying basics step by step:
✔️ API endpoint working in browser
✔️ Correct Axios request syntax
✔️ Proper component rendering in React
✔️ Dev server running correctly
✔️ Console logs for deeper inspection
🤔 What I Realized
This experience made me slow down and stop guessing.
Even if an error message looks obvious, it can sometimes be misleading or caused by multiple factors like:
Network instability
CORS issues
Incorrect API usage
Environment/config problems
🧠 The Lesson
- What this bug is teaching me:
- Don’t jump to conclusions based on error names
- Always verify fundamentals step-by-step
- Debugging is more about process than assumptions
- Stay patient—especially when the issue isn’t clear yet
🚧 Current Status
The issue is still under investigation, and I’m continuing to narrow it down systematically.
🙌 Looking for Suggestions
If you’ve faced similar issues with:
- Axios “Network Error”
- API working in browser but failing in React
I’d really appreciate your insights!
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