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🐞[Bug]: Navigation menu links redirect users to outdated deployment #2051

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🐞[Bug]: Navigation menu links redirect users to outdated deployment#2051
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@avrojitduttaj
avrojitduttaj
opened on Jul 2, 2026

Related Area

Backend

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Describe the bug

The navigation menu accessible from the 3-dot (hamburger) button on the Contribute page contains links that redirect users to the old deployment/version of the website instead of the current one.

This misguides users, creates confusion, and negatively impacts the overall user experience.

Expected behavior

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Visit the Contribute page.
  2. Click the 3-dot navigation button in the top-right corner.
  3. Click any navigation item (Home, Platform Highlights, Screenshots, Community Programs, Read Articles, etc.).
  4. Observe that the links open the older deployment rather than navigating within the current application.

Expected Behavior

  • All navigation items should route to the current deployment/application.
  • Users should remain on the latest version of the website.

Actual Behavior

  • Navigation buttons redirect users to an outdated deployment.
  • Users unintentionally leave the current version and end up on an older instance of the application.

Impact

  • ❌ Confusing user navigation
  • ❌ Inconsistent experience between deployments
  • ❌ Users may interact with outdated content/features
  • ❌ Reduces trust in the application's navigation

Possible Cause

The navigation links are likely using hardcoded URLs pointing to the previous deployment instead of:

  • relative routes,
  • the current deployment URL,
  • or centralized route configuration.

Suggested Fix

  • Replace outdated hardcoded deployment URLs with application routes or the current base URL.
  • Ensure all navigation links use the latest deployment consistently.

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What browsers are you seeing the problem on?

Chrome

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  • I'm a GSSOC'24 contributor
  • I have read the Contributing Guidelines
  • I'm a GSSOC'26 contributor
  • I'm a IEEE IGDTUW contributor
  • I want to work on this issue

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  1. avrojitduttaj
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  2. github-actions commented on Jul 2, 2026

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  3. github-actions
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  5. github-actions commented on Jul 2, 2026

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    This issue has been triaged as a frontend task (level:beginner).

    Expected Effect & Scope: The issue is valid with clear reproduction steps and expected behavior. It is in scope and not related to doctors. Although the user marked it as 'Backend', the problem description and suggested fix (updating navigation links/routes in the UI) clearly indicate a frontend-web issue. It's a straightforward fix, classifying it as beginner level. No duplicates were found, and no escalation is required.

    Hi @avrojitduttaj! Since you opened this issue and have no other active assignments, I have automatically assigned it to you. Happy coding!

  6. avrojitduttaj commented on Jul 3, 2026

    @avrojitduttaj
    avrojitduttaj
    on Jul 3, 2026
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    @SB2318 Please help me find the dropdown in the file! I couldn't find in the project local.

  7. Rashmi2806525 commented on Aug 1, 2026

    @Rashmi2806525
    Rashmi2806525
    on Aug 1, 2026
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    @SB2318 i would like to solve this issue please assign it to me

  8. github-actions
    unassigned
    avrojitduttaj
    on Aug 3, 2026

  9. github-actions commented on Aug 3, 2026

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    The previous assignee(s) have been unassigned due to 7 days of inactivity (no PR submitted). Pinging next in queue: @Rashmi2806525. If you are still interested, please reply with /assign or /claim to claim it.

  10. Rashmi2806525 commented on Aug 3, 2026

    @Rashmi2806525
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    on Aug 3, 2026
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    The previous assignee(s) have been unassigned due to 7 days of inactivity (no PR submitted). Pinging next in queue: @Rashmi2806525. If you are still interested, please reply with /assign or /claim to claim it.

    /claim

  11. github-actions commented on Aug 3, 2026

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    Sorry @Rashmi2806525, you already have an active assignment in this repository. Please complete or unassign it before claiming a new one.

  12. github-actions commented on Aug 3, 2026

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    @Rashmi2806525 You currently have an active assigned issue. Please complete your existing work before requesting a new assignment.

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  14. github-actions
    assigned
    abhilasheggadi
    on Aug 14, 2026

  15. github-actions commented on Aug 14, 2026

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    Assigned to @abhilasheggadi. You have 7 days to complete this issue. Please submit a PR referencing this issue.

  16. harshap0 commented on Aug 16, 2026

    @harshap0
    harshap0
    on Aug 16, 2026

    /assign

  17. SB2318 commented on Aug 17, 2026

    @SB2318
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    on Aug 17, 2026
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    @harshap0 Open source contribution track is closed now, but you can contribute as an individual.

  18. SB2318
    assigned
    harshap0
    and unassigned
    abhilasheggadi
    on Aug 17, 2026

  19. ankan00V commented on Aug 28, 2026

    @ankan00V
    ankan00V
    on Aug 28, 2026

    please assign me this issue for GSSOC 2026

  20. Irfan-lab700 commented on Aug 29, 2026

    @Irfan-lab700
    Irfan-lab700
    on Aug 29, 2026

    /assign

  21. PanthShah2007 commented on Sep 7, 2026

    @PanthShah2007
    PanthShah2007
    on Sep 7, 2026

    #assign

  22. SB2318
    assigned
    PanthShah2007
    and unassigned
    harshap0
    on Sep 7, 2026
  23. SB2318
    closed this as completedon Sep 14, 2026

  24. github-actions commented on Sep 14, 2026

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    on Sep 14, 2026 – with GitHub Actions
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    Hello @avrojitduttaj! Your issue #2051 has been closed. Thank you for your contribution!

  25. github-actions
    unassigned
    PanthShah2007
    on Sep 14, 2026

  26. github-actions commented on Sep 14, 2026

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    on Sep 14, 2026 – with GitHub Actions
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    @PanthShah2007 has been unassigned because the issue was closed before a PR was linked.

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