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A guide on overcoming the `useMutation` issue when old values are used due to incorrect state handling in React. Learn how to pass updated variables effectively.
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The useMutation Old Value Issue in React with Apollo: What You Need to Know

In the world of React and GraphQL, it's not uncommon to run into some tricky issues, especially when working with data mutations. One frustrating problem can arise when using the useMutation hook in Apollo. Specifically, you might find that the function you intended to call with up-to-date values ends up using old ones. This can throw a wrench in your application's functionality and lead to unexpected behaviors.

Understanding the Problem

When you create a useMutation hook, you typically pass a set of initial variables. However, when you execute this mutation via a callback function, it’s critical to pass the most current values, especially if they involve dynamic data like dates and times.

A Real-World Example

Imagine you're building a session management feature, where you need to record the exact time a user starts a session. You have a mutation set up with the intended session start time, but when it fires, it uses the value calculated during the component's initial render, not the moment of execution. This is likely because you had not updated the variables in your mutation call.

The Solution

Let's break down how to fix this issue step-by-step.

1. Update Your Mutation Invocation

Instead of relying on the initial variables set up when you created the mutation, you should provide updated values every time you invoke the mutation. This is simple to do by defining the variables within the function that calls the mutation.

Here's how you can refactor your mutation invocation:

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By including the startDateTime as part of the invocation, you ensure it always captures the current date and time when the user clicks the button.

2. Why This Matters

Defining your mutation variables at the time of the mutation call is essential for ensuring that you're always working with the latest data. This prevents any confusion or errors that might occur from using stale values.

3. Best Practices with Dates and Times

One important consideration when dealing with dates and times is where you're sourcing that data. Unless absolutely necessary, it's generally better to let your server handle the current date and time. This avoids complications with client-side time zones, ensuring that no incorrect or malicious values are sent to your server.

Wrap Up

In conclusion, having the useMutation hook use old values may seem daunting, but it can easily be resolved by providing updated variables every time you call the mutation. By ensuring that you define your variables correctly and following the best practices for date and time management, you'll streamline your mutation operations and enhance the reliability of your applications.

Now you can confidently implement the useMutation hook in your applications, knowing that you're using the most current values.