Framework Error
Uncaught Error: [$injector:modulerr] Failed to instantiate module myApp due to: Dependency injection cycle detected: circular dependency found at
What This Error Means
This error occurs when there is a circular dependency between modules in an AngularJS application, preventing the application from initializing.
Why It Happens
Circular dependencies occur when two or more modules depend on each other, creating a loop that AngularJS cannot resolve. This can happen when a module is injected into another module, which in turn is injected into the first module.
How to Fix It
- 1To fix this error, you need to refactor your code to avoid circular dependencies. One way to do this is to create a third module that both dependent modules can use, reducing the dependencies between them. You can also use the 'provider' instead of 'factory' to break the circular dependency.
Example Code Solution
❌ Before (problematic code)
JavaScript
angular.module('moduleA', [])
.factory('serviceA', function() {
return { dependency: 'moduleB' }
});
angular.module('moduleB', [])
.factory('serviceB', function() {
return { dependency: 'moduleA' }
});✅ After (fixed code)
JavaScript
angular.module('moduleA', [])
.factory('serviceA', function($injector) {
return { dependency: $injector.get('serviceB') }
});
angular.module('moduleB', [])
.factory('serviceB', function($injector) {
return { dependency: $injector.get('serviceA') }
});Fix for Uncaught Error: [$injector:modulerr] Failed to instantiate module myApp due to: Dependency injection cycle detected: circular dependency found at
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