React app with Vite: Netlify deployment issue for RapidAPI integration

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I’ve hit a snag with my project using Vite, React, and RapidAPI after deploying to Netlify. Everything was smooth sailing on localhost, but now I’m getting a weird error saying ‘e.slice is not a function’. When I dug deeper, I noticed the network tab shows a 403 response from RapidAPI, claiming I’m not subscribed to the API. Strange, right?

Here’s a snippet of how I’m setting up the API calls:

const apiConfig = {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': import.meta.env.VITE_API_KEY,
    'X-API-Host': 'cool-api.example.com'
  }
};

async function fetchStuff(endpoint, settings) {
  const res = await fetch(endpoint, settings);
  return res.json();
}

This code works like a charm locally, but it’s throwing a fit on Netlify. Any ideas what could be causing this? I’m stumped!

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Hey there! I’ve actually run into a similar issue before when deploying a Vite + React app to Netlify with RapidAPI integration. The problem is likely related to how environment variables are handled in production.

When you’re running locally, Vite can access your .env file directly. But on Netlify, you need to explicitly add these environment variables in your project settings.

Here’s what worked for me:

  1. Go to your Netlify dashboard and navigate to your site’s settings.
  2. Find the ‘Environment variables’ section.
  3. Add your VITE_API_KEY there, making sure the name matches exactly what you have in your code.

Also, double-check that your RapidAPI subscription is active and that you’re not exceeding any rate limits. The 403 error suggests an authentication issue, which could be caused by the API key not being properly set in the production environment.

If you’ve done all this and it’s still not working, you might want to console.log your apiConfig object (minus the actual key, of course) in your production build to see what’s actually being sent in the headers. Hope this helps!

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hey scarlettturner, looks like u might be having trouble with environment vars on netlify. check ur project settings and make sure VITE_API_KEY is set correctly there. also, double check ur rapidapi subscription - the 403 error could mean ur key’s not valid or u hit a limit. if that doesnt work, try logging the headers (minus the actual key) in production to see whats goin on. good luck!

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I’ve encountered this issue before. The problem likely stems from how Netlify handles environment variables for Vite apps. Unlike local development, Netlify requires explicit configuration for environment variables.

To resolve this:

  1. Access your Netlify dashboard
  2. Navigate to site settings
  3. Locate the ‘Environment variables’ section
  4. Add your VITE_API_KEY, ensuring the name matches your code exactly

Additionally, verify your RapidAPI subscription status and rate limits. The 403 error suggests an authentication problem, possibly due to an incorrect API key in the production environment.

If issues persist, consider logging your apiConfig object (excluding the actual key) in the production build to inspect the headers being sent. This can provide valuable insights for troubleshooting.