Fix #91: Added fallback to local facts when Gemini API key is missing. #148
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Bug Fix: "Discover Fact" Button Fails Without Gemini API Key (#91)
Summary
This PR implements a graceful fallback for the "Discover Fact" button on the Giveaways page(https://techxninjas-client.vercel.app/giveaways), addressing the issue where the Gemini API key might be missing or misconfigured in some environments.
Previously, users would see a red error message if the API key wasn’t set, degrading the experience. This fix ensures a seamless fallback to local tech facts from a predefined JSON file if the Gemini API call fails.
Problem
As reported in Issue #91:
This affects user experience, especially in environments where the Gemini key is intentionally not exposed (e.g., in demo or preview deployments).
Fix Summary
localTechFacts.json.process.env.API_KEYis missing:"Unable to fetch from Gemini API, showing a local tech fact instead")."Discover Fact"→"Discover another Fact"when clicked again).Before vs After
Before:
After:
->When Key is not available or misconfigured.
Note: Console still logs the warning.
->When gemini call fails.
Note: Console still logs the error for debugging.
Related Code Changes
TechFactGenerator.tsx: Main logic for fallback and UI state.localTechFacts.json: Local fallback fact pool. More facts can be added later.Why This Matters