When working with Mock Service Worker (MSW) on local and GitHub Pages (ghpages), you may encounter an issue where your project fails to register the Service Worker. In this article, we’ll explore potential solutions to this problem and get your project up and running smoothly.
Understanding the Issue
The error occurs when the Service Worker fails to register, typically due to conflicts between the local development environment and the production environment on ghpages. This can be attributed to the way MSW interacts with the Service Worker.
Possible Causes and Solutions
Let’s dive into the possible causes and solutions to this issue:
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Inconsistent Service Worker Registration
In your `index.html` file, ensure that the Service Worker registration is done correctly. Check that the script tag is placed before the closing `