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In this section, we will explore how to use route parameters in Angular to pass data through the URL. Route parameters are essential for creating dynamic and interactive web applications. They allow you to capture values from the URL and use them within your components.

Key Concepts

  1. Route Parameters: Variables in the URL that can be used to pass data to components.
  2. ActivatedRoute: A service that provides access to information about a route associated with a component loaded in an outlet.
  3. Snapshot: A static representation of the route information at a particular moment in time.
  4. Observable: A dynamic representation that allows you to react to changes in the route parameters.

Setting Up Route Parameters

Step 1: Define Routes with Parameters

First, you need to define routes that include parameters in your app-routing.module.ts file.

import { NgModule } from '@angular/core';
import { RouterModule, Routes } from '@angular/router';
import { ProductDetailComponent } from './product-detail/product-detail.component';

const routes: Routes = [
  { path: 'product/:id', component: ProductDetailComponent }
];

@NgModule({
  imports: [RouterModule.forRoot(routes)],
  exports: [RouterModule]
})
export class AppRoutingModule { }

In this example, the :id is a route parameter that will capture the value from the URL.

Step 2: Access Route Parameters in the Component

To access the route parameters in your component, you will use the ActivatedRoute service.

import { Component, OnInit } from '@angular/core';
import { ActivatedRoute } from '@angular/router';

@Component({
  selector: 'app-product-detail',
  templateUrl: './product-detail.component.html',
  styleUrls: ['./product-detail.component.css']
})
export class ProductDetailComponent implements OnInit {
  productId: string;

  constructor(private route: ActivatedRoute) { }

  ngOnInit(): void {
    this.productId = this.route.snapshot.paramMap.get('id');
  }
}

In this example, this.route.snapshot.paramMap.get('id') retrieves the id parameter from the URL.

Step 3: Using Observables for Dynamic Parameters

If you need to react to changes in the route parameters, you can use the params observable.

import { Component, OnInit } from '@angular/core';
import { ActivatedRoute } from '@angular/router';
import { Subscription } from 'rxjs';

@Component({
  selector: 'app-product-detail',
  templateUrl: './product-detail.component.html',
  styleUrls: ['./product-detail.component.css']
})
export class ProductDetailComponent implements OnInit {
  productId: string;
  private routeSub: Subscription;

  constructor(private route: ActivatedRoute) { }

  ngOnInit(): void {
    this.routeSub = this.route.params.subscribe(params => {
      this.productId = params['id'];
    });
  }

  ngOnDestroy(): void {
    this.routeSub.unsubscribe();
  }
}

In this example, this.route.params.subscribe(params => { ... }) allows you to react to changes in the route parameters dynamically.

Practical Exercise

Exercise: Display Product Details

  1. Objective: Create a component that displays product details based on the product ID passed through the URL.
  2. Steps:
    • Define a route with a parameter in app-routing.module.ts.
    • Create a ProductDetailComponent that retrieves and displays the product ID.
    • Use both snapshot and observable methods to access the route parameter.

Solution

  1. Define Route:
const routes: Routes = [
  { path: 'product/:id', component: ProductDetailComponent }
];
  1. Create Component:
import { Component, OnInit } from '@angular/core';
import { ActivatedRoute } from '@angular/router';

@Component({
  selector: 'app-product-detail',
  template: `
    <h2>Product Details</h2>
    <p>Product ID: {{ productId }}</p>
  `,
  styles: []
})
export class ProductDetailComponent implements OnInit {
  productId: string;

  constructor(private route: ActivatedRoute) { }

  ngOnInit(): void {
    this.productId = this.route.snapshot.paramMap.get('id');
  }
}
  1. Using Observable:
import { Component, OnInit, OnDestroy } from '@angular/core';
import { ActivatedRoute } from '@angular/router';
import { Subscription } from 'rxjs';

@Component({
  selector: 'app-product-detail',
  template: `
    <h2>Product Details</h2>
    <p>Product ID: {{ productId }}</p>
  `,
  styles: []
})
export class ProductDetailComponent implements OnInit, OnDestroy {
  productId: string;
  private routeSub: Subscription;

  constructor(private route: ActivatedRoute) { }

  ngOnInit(): void {
    this.routeSub = this.route.params.subscribe(params => {
      this.productId = params['id'];
    });
  }

  ngOnDestroy(): void {
    this.routeSub.unsubscribe();
  }
}

Common Mistakes and Tips

  • Mistake: Forgetting to unsubscribe from the observable in ngOnDestroy.
    • Tip: Always unsubscribe from observables to prevent memory leaks.
  • Mistake: Using snapshot when the parameter can change dynamically.
    • Tip: Use the params observable for dynamic parameter changes.

Conclusion

In this section, you learned how to use route parameters in Angular to pass data through the URL. You explored both the snapshot and observable methods to access route parameters and created a practical example to reinforce the concepts. Understanding route parameters is crucial for building dynamic and interactive Angular applications. In the next section, we will delve into child routes and how to structure nested routes in your application.

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