Axios v1.1.0 Broken Update Causes "TypeError: axios.get is not a function" Errors
The Axios 1.1.0 release introduced a corrupted build that caused the axios.get function to be undefined, leading to widespread request failures in both browser and Node.js environments, prompting developers to roll back or upgrade to patched versions.
Axios is a Promise‑based HTTP client library for browsers and Node.js, known for its small size and easy‑to‑extend API.
In the recently released 1.1.0 version, a corrupted build caused thousands of websites to break, with users encountering a TypeError: axios.get is not a function error.
According to reported issues, calling axios.get in the broken version triggers the error, preventing virtually all HTTP requests from succeeding.
One reproducible example involves adding the faulty library via a script tag and then invoking axios.get():
<script src="https://unpkg.com/[email protected]/dist/axios.min.js"></script>
<script>
axios.get(...)
</script>Note that the problem does not occur in version 1.0.0.
Developers reported production crashes, with many finding that rolling back to 1.0.0 resolves the issue, though app review processes can delay the fix.
Some criticized the practice of automatically pulling the latest CDN version, calling it a foolish approach.
The Axios team responded by releasing two quick patches, versions 1.1.1 and 1.1.2, and recommend that all users upgrade to the latest release.
Related links: Reddit discussion , GitHub issue #5038 .
Signed-in readers can open the original source through BestHub's protected redirect.
This article has been distilled and summarized from source material, then republished for learning and reference. If you believe it infringes your rights, please contactand we will review it promptly.
IT Services Circle
Delivering cutting-edge internet insights and practical learning resources. We're a passionate and principled IT media platform.
How this landed with the community
Was this worth your time?
0 Comments
Thoughtful readers leave field notes, pushback, and hard-won operational detail here.