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Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve the `akka.stream.Graph` sink error in Akka Streams when transitioning from Akka Classic to Akka Typed.
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Troubleshooting the Akka Streams Sink Error

If you're working with Akka Streams and have recently transitioned from classic Akka to Akka Typed, you might encounter a frustrating error when dealing with Sink types. In this guide, we'll walk you through understanding the problem and provide effective solutions to resolve the sink type issues you might be facing.

The Problem at Hand

When adapting classic Akka code to Akka Typed, you may experience a compile-time error related to type mismatch between the flow and sink. The error may look something like this:

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This error occurs because the flow you created emits FlowActor.TextTransformed elements, but the sink is set up to expect String elements. In this blog, we will identify the solution and discuss various approaches to fixing this issue.

Understanding the Flow and Sink Types

The Flow

In your Akka Typed implementation, you created:

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Here, askFlow is designed to turn your input strings into transformed text wrapped in the TextTransformed case class.

The Sink

Your sink is configured to receive:

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This is where the type mismatch occurs—the flow outputs TextTransformed objects, but the sink expects plain String inputs.

The Solution

To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the output of your flow matches the expected input of your sink. Below, we’ll explore the most straightforward solution:

Option 1: Map the Output

You can convert TextTransformed instances back to String before reaching the sink by modifying your stream like so:

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Alternative Approaches

While the above solution is effective, here are a couple of other approaches you could take:

Directly Replying with String:

Change the replyTo field in the TransformText case class to be of type ActorRef[String] instead of ActorRef[TextTransformed]. This would make your flow emit plain String values, aligning it with the sink's expectations.

Adapting the Sink:

You could modify the sink to accept TextTransformed objects, either by altering the message adapter to unwrap the String from TextTransformed or by updating the Message class to handle TextTransformed instead. However, be cautious as this could tightly couple the sink and flow.

Conclusion

Transitioning from Akka Classic to Akka Typed can introduce new challenges, particularly when dealing with types in Akka Streams. By understanding your flow and sink types, you can effectively resolve the compile-time errors that arise.

In summary, the key takeaway is to ensure that the outputs of your flow and the inputs of your sink are compatible, which can often be achieved by mapping or adapting the involved types as needed. By keeping these principles in mind, you’ll gain greater control over your Akka Streams applications.

We hope this guide helps you seamlessly navigate the complexities of Akka Streams and enhances your programming journey with Akka Typed!