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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, you can set up a route with parameters using the colon (:) syntax.

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. You can either use the snapshot or subscribe to the params observable.

Using Snapshot

The snapshot provides a static view of the route parameters at the time the component is initialized.

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');
  }
}

Using Observable

Subscribing to the params observable allows you to react to changes in the route parameters dynamically.

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

Step 3: Using Route Parameters in the Template

You can now use the captured route parameter in your component's template.

<h1>Product Details</h1>
<p>Product ID: {{ productId }}</p>

Practical Exercise

Exercise: Display Product Details

  1. Objective: Create a route that captures a product ID from the URL and displays it in the ProductDetailComponent.
  2. Steps:
    • Define a route with a parameter in app-routing.module.ts.
    • Access the route parameter in ProductDetailComponent using the ActivatedRoute service.
    • Display the product ID in the component's template.

Solution

  1. Define the Route:
const routes: Routes = [
  { path: 'product/:id', component: ProductDetailComponent }
];
  1. Access the Route Parameter:
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');
  }
}
  1. Display the Product ID:
<h1>Product Details</h1>
<p>Product ID: {{ productId }}</p>

Common Mistakes and Tips

  • Forgetting to Import ActivatedRoute: Ensure you import ActivatedRoute from @angular/router.
  • Using Snapshot for Dynamic Changes: Use the params observable if you need to react to changes in the route parameters dynamically.
  • Incorrect Parameter Name: Ensure the parameter name in the route definition matches the name used in the component.

Conclusion

In this section, you learned how to use route parameters in Angular to pass data through the URL. You now know how to define routes with parameters, access these parameters in your components, and use them in your templates. This knowledge is crucial for creating dynamic and interactive Angular applications. In the next section, we will explore child routes and how to set them up in your Angular application.

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