How to Transfer an Object to a Component in Ember.js

Learn how to effectively pass data to a component in Ember.js using practical examples and tips for beginners.
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How to Transfer an Object to a Component in Ember.js

If you're new to Ember.js, you might find yourself scratching your head over how to pass data from one component to another. This is a common hurdle for many developers venturing into the Ember framework, especially when building interactive elements in your WebUI. In this post, we'll break down how to transfer an object, specifically focusing on how to visualize information from a loop in a component.

Understanding the Problem

In your scenario, you have a main-axis component where you're using an each loop to iterate over an array of objects. Each object contains properties that you want to display in a separate component, specifically a LinearAxis component. You want to visualize titles and values from each object dynamically.

Here's a quick look at your existing setup:

Main Axis Component

You have your exampleArray filled with objects:

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And your template (main-axis.hbs) looks like this:

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The challenge arises when you want to pass each axis object into the LinearAxis component for rendering.

Solution: Passing Data to a Component

To pass information from an object in a loop to a component in Ember.js, you can use the @ symbol to define and pass properties to the child component. Follow these steps to implement this in your code.

Step 1: Modify the Loop

You need to send each axis object to the LinearAxis component. For that, update your loop in main-axis.hbs like so:

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In this code, @axis={{axis}} is used to pass the current object from the loop into the LinearAxis component.

Step 2: Access Data in LinearAxis Component

Now that the data is being passed to LinearAxis, you can access the passed properties in linear-axis.js. Use this.args to retrieve the data:

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Step 3: Display Data in the Template

Lastly, update linear-axis.hbs to display the title and ID values passed from the main-axis component:

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you've successfully passed an object into a component in Ember.js, making your component more dynamic and functional. Now you can display unique data for each item in exampleArray within your LinearAxis component.

This approach helps structure your code more efficiently while ensuring that each component remains focused on its specific task. If you’re just starting out, remember that practice makes perfect. Don’t hesitate to refer back to the Ember.js documentation for further clarification.

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