Firefox "A ServiceWorker passed a promise to FetchEvent.respondWith() that resolved

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with non-Response value ‘undefined’" for Local Server. or Cpanel
A ServiceWorker passed a promise to FetchEvent.respondWith

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with non-Response value ‘undefined’" for Local Server. or Cpanel
A ServiceWorker passed a promise to FetchEvent.respondWith

The error message “A ServiceWorker passed a promise to FetchEvent.respondWith() that resolved with non-Response value ‘undefined’” usually occurs when a ServiceWorker is not handling requests properly. This can happen if the promise passed to fetchEvent.respondWith() resolves to something other than a Response object or undefined. Here’s how to address this issue, whether on a local server or cPanel:

Common Causes and Fixes:

1.Improper Use of respondWith():

• Make sure that when using fetchEvent.respondWith(), the promise passed resolves with a valid Response object, not undefined.
  Example:

self.addEventListener('fetch', function(event) {
  event.respondWith(
    caches.match(event.request).then(function(response) {
      return response || fetch(event.request);
    })
  );
});

In the above code, caches.match(event.request) returns a promise that resolves to a Response object or undefined. If undefined is returned, fetch(event.request) makes a network request, ensuring that a valid Response is always passed.

2. Check if the Fetch Handler is Returning a Valid Response:
   • Make sure the handler function (e.g., caches.match(), fetch()) always returns something valid, like a cached resource or a network response.
   • Example of wrong code:

event.respondWith(
  caches.match(event.request).then((response) => {
    if (response) {
      return response;
    }
    // Forgetting to return a network fetch or response will cause the error.
  })
);

Fix it by ensuring a response is always returned:

event.respondWith(
  caches.match(event.request).then((response) => {
    return response || fetch(event.request);
  })
);

3. Local Server or cPanel Configuration:
   • If you’re running the code on a local server or through cPanel, ensure that the server is properly configured to serve the ServiceWorker file (sw.js) with the correct MIME type (usually text/javascript).
   • Check for proper paths. Ensure that the service-worker.js or similar file is in the correct location and accessible from your site.
   Example:

if ('serviceWorker' in navigator) {
  navigator.serviceWorker.register('/service-worker.js')
    .then(function(registration) {
      console.log('ServiceWorker registered with scope:', registration.scope);
    })
    .catch(function(error) {
      console.log('ServiceWorker registration failed:', error);
    });
}

Debugging Steps:

1. Check Browser Console: Look for other potential errors that might help pinpoint the issue.
2. Clear Cache: Sometimes the ServiceWorker cache becomes corrupted. Clear the cache and see if the issue persists.
   • Go to Firefox DevTools > Application > Service Workers > Unregister and clear cache.
3. Update ServiceWorker Script: Ensure the ServiceWorker script is up-to-date and properly handles all fetch requests with valid responses.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the respondWith error and ensure proper handling of requests in your ServiceWorker.