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Learn how to effectively make API calls in `React Native` based on user location using Expo and the aqicn API library.
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How to Make a React Native API Call Based on User Location

If you’re diving into mobile app development with React Native, you might find yourself wanting to access the user's location to present data specific to their whereabouts. A common use case includes calling a web API based on geographical coordinates. This guide will guide you through the process of creating an Expo project that fetches user location and utilizes it to perform an API call.

The Problem

You’ve started your journey in React Native and are trying to make use of the user location to fetch data from an API, specifically from the aqicn API library. However, your initial code appears not to work as expected, and it can be a challenge to pinpoint where things are going wrong.

Your goal is to successfully:

Obtain the user's latitude and longitude.

Make an API call using these coordinates.

Display the results to the user.

Let’s look into how we can achieve this together!

Understanding Your Code

Here is a simplified version of the main components of the code that you provided:

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Identifying the Shortcomings

In your code, the API call is executed before the latitude and longitude states are updated. Here are the key areas needing improvement:

Dependency Management: You should only initiate the API call after setting the latitude and longitude.

Using useEffect: Leverage the dependency array in useEffect to trigger the API call when the coordinates are populated.

The Solution

To ensure that your API request is made after the user’s location is gathered and stored in the state, you can structure your code as follows:

Update the useEffect

Here’s a revised structure for the useEffect hook to handle the API call efficiently:

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Explanation of the Solution

Check Coordinates: By checking if latitude and longitude state variables are filled before calling the API, you ensure that the request is valid.

Async/Await: Using async/await allows for easy handling of asynchronous requests.

Error Handling: The try-catch block will catch any errors during the fetch operation.

Displaying Results

Once your data is successfully fetched, you might want to display it in your UI. Below is a simple way to render the data:

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Conclusion

With these updates, your React Native app should successfully retrieve the user’s location, make an API call based on those coordinates, and display the results appropriately. This method keeps your application responsive and effective, adhering to best practices for working with user permissions and asynchronous operations.

If you continue to face issues or have additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Happy coding!