How to Implement a Progress Bar Transition in Next.js 13 with NProgress

Описание: Discover how to show route change transitions with a `progress bar` like NProgress in Next.js 13. Follow our step-by-step guide to enhance user experience in your web application.
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How to Implement a Progress Bar Transition in Next.js 13 with NProgress

When developing web applications using Next.js 13, providing a smooth user experience is crucial. One way to enhance this experience is by using a progress bar to indicate route changes. In this guide, we’ll explore how to display a route change transition with a progress bar similar to NProgress, especially since the way we access routing events has changed in the latest version.

Understanding the Challenge

In Next.js versions below 13, developers could easily implement route change transitions by leveraging router.events inside the pages/_app.js. The essential approach was straightforward and effective:

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However, in Next.js 13, the useRouter has relocated to next/navigation, and the context in which you trigger route change events has also evolved. Many developers have found themselves frustrated, as the event property is no longer part of the object returned from useRouter.

Solution: Implementing NProgress in Next.js 13

To effectively bring back the route change transition with NProgress, we need to adapt our strategy. Here's a streamlined way to do it:

Step 1: Install NProgress

First, ensure that you have NProgress installed in your project. If you haven’t installed it yet, do so by running:

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Step 2: Set Up the Progress Bar in layout.tsx

You will be using usePathname and useSearchParams hooks from next/navigation to detect route changes. Here’s how you can set it up:

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Breakdown of the Code:

Imports: We import necessary hooks and the NProgress library at the top.

usePathname: This hook retrieves the current page’s pathname.

useSearchParams: This detects any search parameter changes in the URL.

useEffect: Inside the useEffect, we start NProgress when the user navigates away and finish it when arriving at a new route.

Step 3: Customize NProgress (Optional)

If you want to tweak the appearance of your progress bar, you can easily customize the CSS in your project. This can often involve modifying:

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Final Thoughts

Integrating a progress bar transition using NProgress in Next.js 13 can significantly improve user experience. By following the steps above, you can ensure that your application feels fluid and responsive.

Now you're ready to impress your users with seamless navigation in your web application!