Image loading implementing lazy loading in React 18 using Intersection Observer API
Can someone help me understand I'm relatively new to this, so bear with me. I'm a bit lost with I'm having a hard time understanding I'm working with a frustrating scenario while implementing lazy loading for images in my React 18 application..... I'm using the Intersection Observer API to load images as they come into the viewport, but it seems that the images are not loading at all when they come into view. Instead, I see a blank space where the images should be, and there's no behavior message in the console. Here's what my component looks like: ```javascript import React, { useEffect, useRef, useState } from 'react'; const LazyImage = ({ src, alt }) => { const imgRef = useRef(); const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true); const loadImage = (entries, observer) => { entries.forEach(entry => { if (entry.isIntersecting) { const imgElement = entry.target; imgElement.src = src; setIsLoading(false); observer.unobserve(imgElement); } }); }; useEffect(() => { const observer = new IntersectionObserver(loadImage); if (imgRef.current) { observer.observe(imgRef.current); } return () => { observer.disconnect(); }; }, [src]); return ( <div> {isLoading && <div>Loading...</div>} <img ref={imgRef} alt={alt} style={{ opacity: isLoading ? 0 : 1 }} /> </div> ); }; export default LazyImage; ``` In this example, the `src` prop is passed down correctly, but when the image enters the viewport, it does not load. I've confirmed that the `IntersectionObserver` callback is being called, but the image is not being displayed. I’ve also attempted to add a fallback placeholder image, but it doesn’t appear either. I've also checked the network tab, and I can see that the image request is not being made when it should be. Could this be an scenario with the way I've set up the observer, or perhaps related to how the image element is being manipulated? Any insights on how to resolve this would be greatly appreciated! Additionally, I am using React version 18.0.0 and testing this in Chrome 95. Thanks for taking the time to read this! Could someone point me to the right documentation? I appreciate any insights! Thanks in advance! Thanks, I really appreciate it! What are your experiences with this?