why wont github add a folder in the github pages?

[Lolhp0]

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So I've made a reactjs with vite project, I ran npm run build in the terminal and put the files inside the dist folder in the repository. so there was index.html, an svg and the assets folder. the assets folder is present inside the dist folder and in the repository. But, when I hosted it and went to the link, the website was showing a white page. So I opened inspect element and went to the sources tab there was no assets folder to be found. the index.js and the index.css href's were inside the assets folder but the assets folder for some reason isn't in the sources tab therefore not loading anything and getting errors. any way to fix this?

[ebndev]

Hi @Lolhp0, is it possible for you to share a link to the repo?

I've gone ahead and moved this post to our Programming Help category, as this topic might be more relevant there.

[pooulad]

The issue you're experiencing is likely due to incorrect relative paths or missing static files in the hosting configuration. Here's a step-by-step guide to fix it:

1. Check the base option in vite.config.js

• Vite's build process generates paths relative to the root by default. If your app is hosted in a subdirectory or has a non-root base path, you need to specify it in the Vite configuration.

• Open your vite.config.js file and add or update the base property:

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  import { defineConfig } from 'vite'; export default defineConfig({ base: '/your-repository-name/', // Replace with your hosting base path // other configurations });

• If you're hosting at the root (e.g., https://example.com), set base to '/'.

2. Rebuild the Project

After updating the vite.config.js, run the build command again:

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npm run build

3. Check File Hosting on the Server

• Ensure that all files in the dist folder, including the assets folder, have been uploaded correctly to the server.
• If you're hosting on GitHub Pages or a similar service, make sure the dist folder's contents are correctly deployed.

4. Verify the Deployment Environment

• Some hosting platforms like GitHub Pages expect the index.html to be in the root directory. If you uploaded the entire dist folder, ensure its contents (not the folder itself) are at the root of the repository or hosting server.

5. Check for Missing Files

• Open the deployed link and inspect the console for errors. If you see 404 errors for .js or .css files, verify that:
  • The files are present in the assets folder within the dist directory.
  • The paths in index.html correctly point to those files.

6. Verify the Hosting Configuration

• Some static file hosting platforms may require additional configurations to serve files correctly. For example:
  • GitHub Pages: Create a .nojekyll file in the root directory of your repository to ensure the assets folder is served correctly.
  • Netlify/Vercel: Ensure no build settings override the directory structure.

7. Try Accessing Files Directly

• Navigate directly to one of the missing files (e.g., https://your-host.com/assets/index.js) to confirm whether the hosting server serves it properly. If it gives a 404 error, the issue lies in the file upload or hosting configuration.

8. Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) Issues

• If you host your index.html and assets on different domains or subdomains, ensure the server serving the assets folder allows CORS requests.

9. Testing Locally

• Use a local static server to test the build locally:

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  npm install -g serve serve dist

• Visit the local URL provided to ensure the build works correctly.