How to Use Reducer in Redux Toolkit to Update a Global Variable in React

Discover how to effectively use reducers in Redux Toolkit to manage global state in React, and pass data between components efficiently.
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How to Use Reducer in Redux Toolkit to Update a Global Variable in React

In modern web development, managing state across different components can quickly become complicated, especially when those components are interdependent. If you're working with React and Redux Toolkit, you might find yourself needing to pass a variable, such as a userId, between different files (or components) in your application. In this guide, we will walk through how to use reducers to update a global variable.

Understanding the Problem

You have a scenario where:

You fetch user data from an API in one component (FileOne).

You need to pass the selected user's ID to another component (FileTwo) when a user clicks on a button.

You've set up a global state using Redux Toolkit, but you're unsure how to update this global state with the user's ID based on button clicks.

Setting the Stage

Step 1: Create the Redux Slice

You initially have a Redux slice (slice.js) with a basic structure. Let’s modify it to include a new action called setUserId to store the user's ID in the global state.

Revised Slice Code

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Step 2: Dispatching the Action from FileOne

Next, you need to dispatch the setUserId action when a button is clicked. This allows you to update the global state with the specific user ID from the button that was clicked.

Modified FileOne Component

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Step 3: Accessing the User ID in FileTwo

Finally, you want to access the userId in FileTwo. You can do this using the useSelector hook from Redux.

FileTwo Component Example

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Alternative Approaches

Using Redux for this kind of state might be overkill, especially since the userId is transient. Here are a couple of alternative methods to consider:

1. Passing State through Router

You can pass the userId directly through the router's state:

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Access it in FileTwo:

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2. URL Parameters

Alternatively, you can include the userId in the URL:

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And access it in FileTwo with:

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Conclusion

In conclusion, managing global state with Redux Toolkit can streamline your data flow, especially with a dynamic interface. By following the steps highlighted in this guide, you should be able to successfully pass and manage user IDs between different components in your React application. Depending on your use case, consider alternative methods like passing state through routers or using URL parameters for a simpler implementation.

Happy coding!

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