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Learn how to effectively use axios response data in res.render when working with Express.js. This guide offers clear explanations and examples.
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Using axios Result with res.render in Express.js

In building web applications, especially with Node.js and Express.js, it’s common to make API requests using libraries like axios. However, you may encounter challenges when trying to use the data returned by axios in your res.render calls within routes. In this post, we’ll address a common issue: how to successfully pass axios response data to your views using res.render.

The Problem

An issue often faced by developers is that they get an empty array when trying to render a view with data fetched asynchronously using axios. This happens because axios.get executes asynchronously, meaning that the res.render method runs before the axios request is completed. Here’s an example route that illustrates this problem:

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In this code snippet, the res.render is called before the promise returned by axios.get resolves, resulting in myWorkspace being empty at the time of rendering.

The Solution

To properly handle the asynchronous nature of axios, you need to move the res.render call inside the .then() block. This ensures that the rendering only occurs after the API response has been received. Here’s how to modify the code:

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Key Changes Made

Render Inside the .then() Method: The res.render() method is now located within the .then() block. This change ensures that the view is rendered only after the data is fully retrieved from the API.

Error Handling: A catch block is provided to handle any potential errors that may occur during the API call, allowing you to render an error page instead of crashing the application.

Demonstrating the Asynchronous Nature

To illustrate why this change is necessary, consider the following example using a simulated axios request:

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The expected output illustrates the delay of the asynchronous operation:

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In this output, you can see that res.render is executed before the promise resolves, confirming the importance of reordering the logic.

Conclusion

Understanding how to effectively manage asynchronous calls in your Express.js applications is crucial for proper data handling. By ensuring that you place res.render inside the promise resolution of axios, you can successfully pass the desired data to your views. This simple adjustment can solve the problem of receiving empty arrays and enhance your application's robustness.

With this knowledge in hand, you can take full advantage of axios and create dynamic, data-driven web applications with Express.js. Happy coding!