When I execute the startup command for my React project, the app automatically launches at http://localhost:3000. I am looking to change this behavior so that it initially loads at http://localhost:3000/home instead. For instance, consider using a different startup command like the one below:
npm run dev
I would like to know if there is a simple configuration adjustment or routing update that can accomplish this redirection. Any guidance on how to set the first loaded route to /home would be greatly appreciated.
The simplest solution is not to change the default startup command or modify npm settings, but to adjust your routing logic so that when the application loads at ‘/’, it immediately redirects to ‘/home’. In previous projects, I accomplished this by using a redirect route in React Router. For example, placing a Redirect from ‘/’ to ‘/home’ in the main routing configuration worked well. This keeps the default URL behavior intact while still delivering the desired route to users on startup.
In my experience working on React applications, I found that directly modifying the startup URL by adjusting npm scripts or settings is not the optimal approach. Instead, after the app loads, I rely on routing logic to transition from the default path to the intended route. I usually implement logic in my main App component or use a useEffect hook to check if the current path is ‘/’ and then programmatically redirect users to ‘/home’. This approach minimizes issues and maintains consistency with typical development workflows.