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Learn how to handle `sequential NGRX actions` for creating multiple entities without breaking application state in Angular.
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Efficiently Managing Sequential NGRX Calls in Angular

When developing applications with Angular and NGRX, one common challenge developers often face is managing sequential calls for creating multiple entities in a way that preserves application state. In this guide, we will explore how to effectively handle such situations, particularly when you need to create one entity that is dependent on the successful creation of another.

The Problem Defined

Suppose you are building an Angular application where you need to save two different entities in various collections stored in MongoDB. Let's say you first create a user and then create a contact that refers to the newly created user. While you can manage single requests easily, the issue arises when your application state breaks or becomes inconsistent after attempting to perform sequential actions.

The Solution Breakdown

To approach this problem systematically, we will break down the solution into structured sections: Understanding the NGRX Store, Refactoring the Service, Managing Sequential Calls, and Avoiding Nested Subscriptions.

Understanding the NGRX Store

The NGRX Store is a powerful library that helps manage the state of your Angular applications in a reactive way. Key components include:

Store: The centralized state with reducers to handle state transitions.

Actions: Dispatched when certain events occur in the application.

Selectors: Functions to extract values from the store state.

Effects: Synchronous operations triggered by actions, which can include side effects like HTTP calls.

Refactoring the Service

The first step towards efficiently managing multiple entity creations is to refactor how your service interacts with the NGRX Store. Here's an example of a user creation service refactoring:

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By separating the dispatch action from the selector, you enhance code clarity and prevent redundant subscriptions.

Managing Sequential Calls

When you want to create a user followed by a contact that references this user, you should focus on the success of the user creation action before initiating the contact creation. Here’s how to refactor the function that manages user creation:

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Avoiding Nested Subscriptions

Using nested subscriptions complicates your code and can lead to memory leaks or unintended behavior. Instead of subscribing within a subscription, use RxJS operators like switchMap and tap to manage the flow of data. Here's how you can refactor the creation of a contact based on the successful creation of a user:

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In this code, we chain the operations so that they depend on the successful completion of previous actions without nesting.

Conclusion

Managing sequential NGRX actions in an Angular application can seem daunting, but by refactoring your services to separate concerns and avoiding nested subscriptions, you can maintain an efficient and responsive application. Embrace the power of RxJS operators and the reactive nature of NGRX to handle even the most complex asynchronous workflows seamlessly.

For anyone looking to enhance their understanding of Angular and NGRX, investing time in learning RxJS will pay off in the long run.

Happy coding!