` from index.html using React 18's `createRoot`
- logs an error if `#container` is missing
- index.css — empty placeholder (contains a comment)
## Notes & next steps
- This assumes your project is set up with React 18+ and a bundler (Vite/CRA/webpack) that compiles index.js and serves index.html. If you're using an older React (pre-18), I can switch the mount call to `ReactDOM.render`.
- Want me to:
- Create a small script/entry in package.json to build/serve the app if missing?
- Add a basic CSS layout for `.ip-address-container`?
- Move `IPAddressContainer` into its own file for cleaner structure?
Tell me which next step you'd like and I'll implement it.
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gregb1007997-ai: The IPAddressContainer will be a seperate .js file please. That react javascript program will perform an ajax call to a server which I will provide the details later.
GitHub Copilot: I'll (1) add a todo marking this work in-progress, (2) create `src/IPAddressContainer.js` and update index.js to import and mount it, and (3) mark the todo completed — outcome: `IPAddressContainer` is a separate module with a prepared AJAX method to use later. I'll apply the file edits now.
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Completed (1/1) *Split IPAddressContainer into its own file*
Done — I split the component into its own file and updated the entry.
What I changed
- Added IPAddressContainer.js
- Class-based React component
- State: { ip, loading, error }
- Public method `fetchIPAddress(url, options)` which performs a fetch, updates state, and returns the response (ready to be called once you supply server details)
- Updated index.js to import `IPAddressContainer` and mount it into `#container`
- Left index.css as the empty placeholder you requested earlier
How to use the new fetch method later
- From outside (once you know the server URL), call the method on the mounted component. If you need an example of wiring (e.g., calling it on mount or via a button), tell me the desired behavior and I'll add it.
- Example (conceptual): if you want the component to fetch automatically when mounted, I can add a `componentDidMount()` that calls `this.fetchIPAddress('https://example.com/ip')`.
Would you like me to:
- Commit these changes and push them to GitHub (I can do that now), or
- Add automatic fetching on mount or a button to trigger the fetch?
Made changes.
gregb1007997-ai: index.css contains only 1 tag definition for now. body. with only 1 attribute of background color set to FFCC00
GitHub Copilot: I'm going to (1) add a short todo, (2) update index.css to set only the `body` background color to `#FFCC00`, and (3) mark the todo completed — outcome: index.css contains a single `body` rule with the requested color.
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Completed (1/1) *Update index.css body background*
Progress update — done:
- Edited index.css to contain exactly one rule:
- body { background-color: #FFCC00; }
Files changed:
- index.css — updated to the single `body` rule requested.
How to verify:
- Open index.css in your editor and confirm it contains only the `body` rule.
- Run your dev server or open the app; the page background should appear as the yellow color #FFCC00.
Would you like me to commit and push this change to GitHub now?
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gregb1007997-ai: ok. on to IPAddressContainer. The state variable to get the value should be called "ip_address" and initialized to "...". I believe what you have works, but the contructor need to contain a thisprocessRequest = this.processRequest.bind(this); at the end. which means we need a function called processRequest. There is also a function for componentDidMount.
GitHub Copilot: I'll (1) add a todo marking this edit in-progress, (2) update IPAddressContainer.js to use `ip_address`, bind `processRequest` in the constructor, add `processRequest` and `componentDidMount`, and adjust state updates accordingly, and (3) mark the todo completed. Expected outcome: component ready to call `processRequest(url)` (or auto-call if `props.apiUrl` provided).
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Completed (1/1) *Update IPAddressContainer state and methods*
Done — I updated IPAddressContainer.js as requested.
Summary of changes
- State:
- Renamed `ip` to `ip_address` and initialized it to the string `"..."`.
- Constructor:
- Added `this.processRequest = this.processRequest.bind(this);`.
- Added methods:
- `processRequest(url, options)` — wrapper that validates the URL and calls `fetchIPAddress`.
- `componentDidMount()` — automatically calls `processRequest(this.props.apiUrl, this.props.fetchOptions)` if `props.apiUrl` is provided.
- Updated `fetchIPAddress` to set `ip_address` in state (instead of `ip`).
- Updated `render()` to use `ip_address`.
How to use
- To fetch later, call `processRequest(url)` on the mounted component (or pass `apiUrl` prop to auto-fetch on mount).
- Example automatic fetch on mount:
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- If you'd like, I can:
- Commit these changes and push to GitHub now,
- Add a button in the UI to trigger `processRequest` manually,
- Or change `fetchIPAddress` to accept different response formats — tell me which.
Next step?
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gregb1007997-ai: there is a global variable over the entire IPAddressComponent called "xhr". Indise the componentDidMount we assign the value to that variable with "new XMLHttpRequest(). The we use the "open" function of the variable with a "GET" to the following hostname to aquire the IP Address of the local program... "https://ipinfo.io/jason?token=2277ce4bac0347"
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GitHub Copilot: I'll (1) add a todo, (2) update `IPAddressContainer.js` to add the `xhr` variable and modify `componentDidMount` to use XMLHttpRequest instead of fetch, and (3) mark it completed. Expected outcome: component using XMLHttpRequest to get IP from ipinfo.io.
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Completed (1/1) *Add xhr and update componentDidMount*
Done — I've updated `IPAddressContainer.js` to use XMLHttpRequest.
Key changes:
1. Added global `xhr` variable at the top of the file
2. Updated `componentDidMount` to:
- Create new XMLHttpRequest
- Open GET request to 'https://ipinfo.io/jason?token=2277ce4bac0347'
- Set onreadystatechange to this.processRequest
- Send the request
3. Replaced old `processRequest` with new version that:
- Checks readyState === 4 (complete)
- On success (status 200): parses JSON and sets ip_address
- On error: sets error state
4. Removed unused `fetchIPAddress` method since we're using XMLHttpRequest now
Would you like me to:
1. Fix a typo I noticed ('jason' should probably be 'json' in the URL), or
2. Commit these changes to GitHub?
Also, should we add any error handling for cases where the JSON parsing fails?
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gregb1007997-ai: yes, sorry it sould be json not jason. the componentDidMount ends with a addEventListener. And my documentation on the "open" function is it takes 3 arguments, the 3 argument is hardcoded to "true".
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GitHub Copilot: I'll (1) add a todo, (2) update `componentDidMount` to fix the URL, add the third argument to `open`, and add `addEventListener`, and (3) mark it completed.
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Completed (1/1) *Fix componentDidMount XMLHttpRequest setup*
Done — I've updated the `componentDidMount` method in `IPAddressContainer.js`.
Changes made:
1. Fixed URL from 'jason' to 'json'
2. Added third argument `true` to `xhr.open()`
3. Added `xhr.addEventListener('load', this.processRequest)`
The complete XMLHttpRequest setup in `componentDidMount` now has:
- Creation of XHR instance
- Open with all three arguments
- Both onreadystatechange and load event listener
- Send call
Would you like me to:
1. Commit these changes to GitHub, or
2. Make any other adjustments to the component?
Made changes.
gregb1007997-ai: In my documentation the addEventListener is after the send. And it contains the "readystatechange" event tied to this.processRequest. and there is a 3rd paramter hardcoded to "false".
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Completed (1/1) *Fix addEventListener setup*
Done — I've updated the `componentDidMount` method in `IPAddressContainer.js`.
Changes made:
1. Removed `xhr.onreadystatechange = this.processRequest`
2. Moved `addEventListener` after the `send()` call
3. Changed event type to 'readystatechange'
4. Added `false` as the third parameter to `addEventListener`
The order is now:
1. Create XHR
2. Open with three args (GET, URL, true)
3. Send
4. Add event listener (readystatechange, this.processRequest, false)
Would you like me to commit these changes to GitHub now?
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gregb1007997-ai: everything else looks great, so save the files and commit to github
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GitHub Copilot: I'll add a todo and commit all our recent changes to GitHub with a descriptive message covering the React component setup and XMLHttpRequest implementation.
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Ran terminal command: Set-Location -Path 'C:\Temp\jsframew\itwp1150\homework6ai'; git add src/; git commit -m "Add React IP Address component with XMLHttpRequest setup
- Add IPAddressContainer.js with xhr implementation
- Create index.js entry point
- Add index.css with body background
- Configure XMLHttpRequest to fetch from ipinfo.io"; git push origin master
Completed (1/1) *Commit all changes to GitHub*
Done! All changes have been successfully committed and pushed to GitHub.
Commit summary:
- Added 3 new files:
- IPAddressContainer.js
- index.js
- index.css
- Commit message includes component details and XMLHttpRequest setup
- Successfully pushed to master branch
The component is now ready to:
1. Load when the app starts
2. Make an XMLHttpRequest to ipinfo.io
3. Display the IP address when received
4. Show loading/error states as needed
Would you like to test the component or make any other changes?
gregb1007997-ai: if necessary make sure that node will launch chrome browser to test what we have so far, and then fir up the app with "npm start" and lets see if the app is working. Chrome should open and we should observe the ip address of the comcast router in the basement which is serving my DHCP and doing NAT.
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GitHub Copilot: I'll (1) add a todo, (2) check and set up the package.json for React scripts if needed, and (3) start the app. Let's first check if we have the necessary React setup.
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Read [](file:///c%3A/Temp/jsframew/itwp1150/homework6ai/package.json)
Great! The package.json is already set up with React scripts and all necessary dependencies. Let's start the application to test in Chrome.
Ran terminal command: Set-Location -Path 'C:\Temp\jsframew\itwp1150\homework6ai'; npm start
I see the issue - we have a duplicate React import. Let me fix that and try again.
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Ran terminal command: Set-Location -Path 'C:\Temp\jsframew\itwp1150\homework6ai'; npm start
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gregb1007997-ai: OK. It is working now. Now we are going to do some styling of the IPAddressComponent. We need another file called IPAddress.ja which is a react class. We are going to call the new class from within the IPAddrComp class. There is also a file called IPAddress.css which is referenced from IPAddress.js. I provide the details of that file in a moment. The IPAddress object is referenced from inside the render return of IPAddrComp and passes the ip_address state value as a prop to the IPAddress react class. So, prettu mcu everthing which is currently in the render return of IPAddrrComp class moved over to the IPAddress.js file.
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Ran terminal command: Set-Location -Path 'C:\Temp\jsframew\itwp1150\homework6ai'; git add src/IPAddress.js src/IPAddress.css src/IPAddressContainer.js; git commit -m "Add IPAddress component and CSS; move render into IPAddress and pass ip_address as prop"; git push origin master
Made changes.
gregb1007997-ai: the props which is transferred over to IPAddress.js is simply called "ip" not "ip_address"
GitHub Copilot: I'll update IPAddressContainer.js to pass the prop as `ip={...}` and modify IPAddress.js to read `ip` from props and use it in render. I'll mark a short todo and then apply the edits.
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Completed (1/1) *Rename prop to ip*
Done — I updated the prop name and the component accordingly.
What I changed
- IPAddressContainer.js: now passes the IP as `ip={ip_address}` to `
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- IPAddress.js: reads `ip` from props and uses it in the render output.
Files edited
- IPAddressContainer.js
- IPAddress.js
Next steps (optional)
- Commit and push these changes to GitHub (I can do that now).
- Add any CSS rules to IPAddress.css you want me to implement next.
- Wire a button or auto-refresh behavior if you want the component to re-query.
Which would you like me to do now?
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gregb1007997-ai: the IPAddress.css file. The first thing we style is the h1 tag. We have, fontfam sans-serif, text align center, padding top 140 px, fontsize 60px, and margin -15px.
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Completed (1/1) *Style IPAddress h1*
I've updated IPAddress.css to add the requested h1 styling (scoped to the component).
What I changed
- Edited IPAddress.css:
- Added
- font-family: sans-serif;
- text-align: center;
- padding-top: 140px;
- font-size: 60px;
- margin: -15px;
- Scoped as `.ip-address-component h1 { ... }`
Files changed
- IPAddress.css — updated
Next steps
- I can commit and push this change, or start the dev server so you can view the updated heading in Chrome. Which would you like?
Made changes.
gregb1007997-ai: there is no styling for the class you have, but we style the paragraph tag as followins, fontfam sans-serif, color 907400 and text align center. We need to add another paragrah below the ip address in the component which reads, "This is your IP Address...probably :P"
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Completed (1/1) *Style paragraphs and add note*
Done — I added the paragraph and the paragraph styling.
What I changed
- IPAddress.css
- Added:
- .ip-address-component p { font-family: sans-serif; color: #907400; text-align: center; }
- IPAddress.js
- Added a paragraph below the IP display:
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This is your IP Address...probably :P
Files edited
- IPAddress.css
- IPAddress.js
Would you like me to commit and push these changes now, or start the dev server so you can view the updated styling in Chrome?
Made changes.
gregb1007997-ai: lets fire up node and check it
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Ran terminal command: Set-Location -Path 'C:\Temp\jsframew\itwp1150\homework6ai'; npm start
Completed (1/1) *Start dev server*
I'm starting the dev server now so you can view the app in the browser and verify the IP appears.
Progress update
- Ran `npm start` in the project directory.
- The dev server compiled successfully.
Where to view the app
- Local: http://localhost:3000
- On your network: http://10.0.0.51:3000
Notes
- The dev server started and compiled successfully. If your system is configured to auto-open a browser for react-scripts, Chrome should open automatically; otherwise, open one of the URLs above in Chrome to check the page.
- If the IP from ipinfo.io doesn't appear immediately, give it a few seconds (XHR will update when the response arrives). If you want the app to re-fetch on demand or show more debugging info, I can add a button or console logs.
Would you like me to:
- Open Chrome to the dev URL from this environment,
- Or commit/push any remaining changes first?
gregb1007997-ai: ok. test good. commit the changes to github.
GitHub Copilot: Added 1 todo
Ran terminal command: Set-Location -Path 'C:\Temp\jsframew\itwp1150\homework6ai'; git add -A; git commit -m "Add IPAddress component and styles; move rendering into IPAddress and wire props"; git push origin master
Completed (1/1) *Commit UI and styling changes*
Done — I committed and pushed the UI and styling changes.
What I ran
- Staged all changes and committed with message:
"Add IPAddress component and styles; move rendering into IPAddress and wire props"
- Pushed the commit to the `master` branch on GitHub.
Result summary
- 3 files changed, 43 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-)
- Created:
- IPAddress.js
- IPAddress.css
- Commit pushed to: https://github.com/gregb1007997-ai/homework6ai (master)
Next steps
- If you want, I can open Chrome to the dev server URL (http://localhost:3000) from this environment so you can visually confirm the styling and IP display.
- Or I can add more styling, a refresh button, or change the XHR behavior (e.g., retry on failure). What would you like next?
gregb1007997-ai: OK. we are going to do a node build, but first we need to add the following line to the package.json file just after the version 0.1.0 line... "homepage": ".",
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Completed (1/1) *Add homepage to package.json*
Done — I added the "homepage" field to package.json right after the version.
What I changed
- Updated package.json to include:
"homepage": "."
Next steps
- If you want, I can:
- Commit and push this change now, or
- Run the build (`npm run build`) and report back (or open the build output).
Which would you like me to do?
Made changes.
gregb1007997-ai: commit and push and then do a run build.
GitHub Copilot: I'll commit the updated package.json (add "homepage") and then run a production build with `npm run build`; expected outcome: the change pushed to GitHub and a `build/` folder produced.
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Ran terminal command: Set-Location -Path 'C:\Temp\jsframew\itwp1150\homework6ai'; git add package.json; git commit -m "Add homepage field to package.json"; git push origin master; npm run build
Completed (1/1) *Commit homepage and build*
All done:
What I did
- Committed the package.json change (added "homepage": ".") and pushed it to the `master` branch.
- Ran `npm run build` which produced a production build in the build directory.
Key outputs
- Commit created: "Add homepage field to package.json" and pushed to GitHub.
- Build completed successfully. Notable files (gzipped sizes shown by react-scripts):
- main.a972dd3e.js — ~60.3 KB
- main.2e33681b.css — ~197 B
Notes
- The build assumes it will be hosted at `./` (controlled by the `homepage` field you added).
- The build folder is ready for deployment.
Next steps (pick one)
- I can upload/deploy the build output somewhere (Netlify, GitHub Pages, or a server) — tell me where.
- Or I can open the built index.html locally in Chrome to preview the production build.
- Or run additional tests / add CI config for automated builds.
gregb1007997-ai: Excellent. All Done.
GitHub Copilot: Thanks for confirming! We've successfully:
1. Created a React IP address display app
2. Split it into container/presentation components
3. Added styling with CSS
4. Configured the build with homepage setting
5. Produced a production build
Everything is committed to GitHub and the build output is ready in the build directory. The app successfully fetches and displays your IP address from ipinfo.io with the styling we implemented.
Let me know if you need any future changes or have questions about deploying the production build!