Custom block categories can't be named same as prototype object method names or it breaks Grapes
Thanks @bryanjamesmiller for all the insights, I'll investigate for a fix.
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GrapesJS version
- I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS
What browser are you using?
Chrome
Reproducible demo link
Version 118.0.5993.88 (Official Build) (arm64)
Describe the bug
How to reproduce the bug? Video demo part 1:
https://github.com/GrapesJS/grapesjs/assets/8781182/bfbbf6ea-7780-417e-880b-61992897c740
Part 2:
https://github.com/GrapesJS/grapesjs/assets/8781182/c61fa3b5-c62a-459d-bdf2-d8dc106e310b
Part 3:
https://github.com/GrapesJS/grapesjs/assets/8781182/b8540f2d-f52b-42ae-aaa5-87d6f9fb395c
What is the expected behavior? Sorry for the 3-part video, it was due to file size restrictions. The expected behavior is i should be able to name my custom block categories anything i want to, such as "constructor", without it breaking grapes.
What is the current behavior? Currently if you pick any built-in javascript object prototype method name (like "constructor"), then it breaks Grapes JS.
If is necessary to execute some code in order to reproduce the bug, paste it here below: https://jsfiddle.net/gratiafide/k04azsd9/8/
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Answers (2)
Thanks @bryanjamesmiller for all the insights, I'll investigate for a fix.
Thanks for reporting this, @bryanjamesmiller.
Great question about Custom block categories can't be named same as prototype object method names or it breaks Grapes. The recommended approach with GrapesJS is to use the event-driven API.
Start here:
- Check the GrapesJS documentation for your specific module
- Look for the
on()event listener method - Most operations can be achieved by listening to editor and component events
Common patterns:
// Listen for changes
editor.on('change', () => console.log('something changed'));
// Component lifecycle
editor.on('component:mount', (c) => console.log('component ready', c));
editor.on('component:update', (c) => console.log('component updated', c));
If you're still stuck:
- Share a minimal CodeSandbox reproduction
- Include what you've already tried
- Mention your GrapesJS version
- The community is here to help!
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