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Discover how to effectively utilize `async/await` in Angular6 to resolve HTTP request issues with Firebase. Get insights on converting observables to promises for better functionality.
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Resolving Async/Await Issues in Angular6 with Firebase HTTP Requests

When working with Angular6 and Firebase, developers often encounter problems with async/await syntax, particularly in how it interacts with HTTP requests via observables. In this post, we'll troubleshoot a specific issue: why async/await seems to not function correctly in an HTTP request scenario and how to resolve it effectively.

The Problem Explained

Here’s the crux of the problem presented by a developer: After implementing a function to check for user logins using HTTP requests, they expected the console logs to print in a linear sequence. Instead, the output was quite different, revealing a common pitfall when using async/await with Angular's HTTP requests.

What was expected:

The output sequence should be: 1 → 2 → 3 → 4.

What actually happened:

The output sequence was: 4 → 1 → 3 → 2.

This discrepancy caused confusion and raised questions about the correct usage of asynchronous behavior in Angular’s HTTP service.

Understanding the Issue

At the heart of this issue lies the misunderstanding of how async/await works with observables. In Angular, HTTP requests return observables, and simply using await on a subscription returns immediately without waiting for the HTTP response to complete.

Key Points:

Async/Await and Observables: You cannot use await directly on an observable's subscribe() method. The subscribe() function initiates an asynchronous stream that does not return a promise.

Expected Behavior: The await should pause the execution of the function until the observable resolves its response.

Solution: Convert Observables to Promises

To correctly use async/await with your HTTP request, you must first convert the observable to a promise. This allows you to utilize the full power of the synchronous flow of async/await.

Updated Code Implementation

Here’s how to fix the checkLog function to work properly:

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What this Change Achieves:

Sequential Execution: By converting both HTTP calls to promises, the asynchronous behavior is managed correctly, ensuring that the execution flow follows the expected order.

Readability: The code becomes more straightforward and easier to understand since it mimics synchronous behavior.

Conclusion

In summary, if you're facing issues with async/await in your Angular6 project while dealing with Firebase HTTP requests, remember that observables need to be converted to promises for async/await to function as anticipated. By making this adjustment, you will achieve the desired synchronous flow, leading to better performance and less confusion in your code.

Feel free to share your experiences or any further questions about Angular and Firebase in the comments below!