Understanding the Error
The error message indicates that the appendChild method is being called on a null object, meaning the container element we are trying to append a child to doesn't exist or wasn't found.
javascriptCopy codeUncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'appendChild')
Identifying the Issue
To start solving the problem, I began by reviewing my code and identified the line causing the error. In my case, it was related to appending a child element to a container.
javascriptCopy codeconst container = document.querySelector('notes-container');
container.appendChild(inputbox);
Using the DOMContentLoaded Event
One common reason for this error is trying to access elements before the DOM is fully loaded. To ensure the DOM is ready, I utilized the DOMContentLoaded event.
javascriptCopy codedocument.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
const container = document.querySelector('.notes-container');
// ... rest of the code ...
});
Correcting the Selector
Another issue I found was an incorrect selector for the container element. The corrected selector is .notes-container instead of notes-container.
Inshort make sure to check selectors
javascriptCopy codeconst container = document.querySelector('.notes-container');
The Final Solution
After implementing these changes, the error was resolved, and the JavaScript code executed without any issues. Here's the final code snippet:
htmlCopy code<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<!-- Head content here -->
</head>
<body>
<div>
<button class="notes">Create Notes</button>
<div class="notes-container"></div>
</div>
<script>
document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
const noteBtn = document.querySelector('.notes');
const container = document.querySelector('.notes-container');
noteBtn.addEventListener("click", () => {
let inputbox = document.createElement("input");
inputbox.type = "text";
inputbox.className = "input-box";
console.log("hello");
container.appendChild(inputbox);
});
});
</script>
</body>
</html>
Conclusion
By understanding the error, using the DOMContentLoaded event, and correcting the selector, I successfully resolved the "Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'appendChild')" issue. I hope this walkthrough helps you tackle similar errors in your JavaScript projects!
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