Hey everyone, I’m stuck with a frustrating problem in my Angular project. I’m trying to fetch data from an external API, but I keep running into CORS errors. I’ve set up my proxy.conf.json and angular.json files, but it’s still not working.
Here’s what I’ve done so far:
- Created a proxy configuration
- Updated my angular.json to use the proxy
- Double-checked my API endpoint
Despite all this, I’m still getting CORS errors and can’t access the API data. It’s driving me crazy!
Has anyone faced a similar issue? Any tips on how to troubleshoot this? I’m pretty new to Angular and API integration, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Have you tried using the HttpClient interceptor in Angular? It’s a powerful tool for handling CORS issues. You can create an interceptor that adds the necessary headers to your requests automatically.
Here’s a quick rundown:
- Create an interceptor service
- Add the required CORS headers in the intercept method
- Provide the interceptor in your app module
This approach often resolves CORS problems without needing to modify your backend or set up a separate proxy server. It’s especially useful when you don’t have control over the API you’re calling.
Just be aware that this method might not work if the server explicitly disallows CORS. In that case, you might need to explore other options like server-side proxies or reaching out to the API provider.
hey mate, i feel ur pain. try using a browser extension to test cors. sometimes its a quick workaround while u fix ur proxy. double-check ur endpoint tho - a small typo can mess up everything. hope it works!
I’ve been there, mate. CORS issues can be a real pain. One thing that worked for me was setting up a local proxy server using Node.js and Express. It’s a bit more work, but it gives you more control.
Basically, you create a simple Express server that acts as a middleman between your Angular app and the external API. Your Angular app sends requests to this local server, which then forwards them to the actual API and sends the response back.
This approach bypasses CORS restrictions because the requests are coming from your own server. It’s also great for adding extra security layers or custom error handling.
Just remember to update your Angular service to point to your local proxy instead of the external API directly. It took me a bit of trial and error, but once I got it working, it was smooth sailing from there. Good luck!