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Discover a step-by-step guide on how to pass refs in React components. Learn about using `forwardRef`, React refs, and dynamic component rendering to manage your widget layout effectively.
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How to Pass Ref as a Prop in a Component Object in React?

In React, managing components within layouts can sometimes present challenges, especially when it comes to passing references (refs) between components. This guide will focus on a common scenario faced by developers: how to pass a ref to a child widget component while dynamically rendering multiple widgets within a parent component. Let’s dive into the problem and the solution step-by-step.

The Problem: Passing Refs to Dynamic Components

Imagine you have a setup where you’re iterating through a list of available widgets in a grid layout. Each widget is a component, and you want to access the dimensions of each widget from the parent component. The issue arises when you try to pass the parent component’s ref to the dynamically rendered widget components. Here’s a simplified version of your current setup:

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You’re currently using complex JSX structures, but the goal is to attach a React ref to the parent GridItem so you can track its dimensions and provide that information to the child widgets.

The Solution: Updating Your Approach

To resolve this issue, we’ll need to make a few adjustments to both your availableWidgets structure and the GridItem component. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Update the availableWidgets structure

Instead of using React elements directly in the availableWidgets array, you should store the widget components themselves without JSX wrapping. Here’s how to change it:

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This allows you to instantiate the components as JSX later in your GridItem while passing down props.

Step 2: Create a React Ref in GridItem

Next, inside your GridItem component, create a React ref and attach it to the wrapping div. This ref will provide access to the DOM node's properties.

Here’s how you can implement it:

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Step 3: Using the ref in Widget Components

Whenever you render a widget component, the gridItemRef is passed down as a prop. Inside each widget (like DashboardsGuide, DashboardsWeather, or DashboardsTraining), you can access the parent's gridItemRef via props, allowing you to interact with the ref as if it were defined in that component.

Conclusion

By making these small changes, you can effectively manage refs and dimensions in dynamically rendered components within a React grid layout. This enhances your ability to access necessary data from parent components while keeping your widget rendering flexible and efficient.

With the above solution, you don’t just manage component dimensions; you also empower your widget components by allowing them to access the references needed for dynamic UI behavior.

If you encounter any roadblocks while implementing this, feel free to explore the robust community solutions or consult the official React documentation for additional insights!