high severity

How to Fix: Network Request Stuck Pending

Network requests start but never complete, leaving the UI in a loading state indefinitely.

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Symptoms

Spinner shows forever

Network tab shows 'Pending' status

No response received from server

Common Causes

01

Server not sending response

02

Connection being blocked or filtered

03

HTTPS handshake failing

04

Backend stuck in infinite loop

The DevConsole Solution

DevConsole's Network tab shows request timing breakdown. Identify exactly where the request stalls.

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check Request Timing

See DNS, Connect, TLS, and Wait times.

2

Test with Timeout

Set explicit timeouts to prevent infinite waits.

3

Check Server Health

Use the API health checker to verify server is responding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I wait before timing out?

Typically 10-30 seconds for most APIs. Adjust based on expected response times.

Could this be a CORS preflight issue?

Yes! Check if OPTIONS requests are completing. DevConsole shows preflight requests separately.

Helpful Tools

HTTP Header Analyzer

Free HTTP header analyzer. Analyze and understand HTTP headers.

DNS Lookup

Free DNS lookup tool. Query A, AAAA, MX, TXT, and other DNS records.

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