Redux Toolkit simplifies the process of managing state in React applications by providing built-in tools like `createSlice`, `createAsyncThunk`, and `configureStore`.
This guide will show you how to integrate API calls using Redux Toolkit in a React Native application.
1. Setting Up the Redux Toolkit in Your React Native Project
Before we start, make sure you have, install the necessary dependencies:
2. Creating a Redux Slice
The first step is to create a slice using Redux Toolkit’s `createSlice` method. This slice will manage the state related to your API call, including loading, success, and error states.
Create a new file called `mySlice.js` in your `src` or `redux` directory:
3. Configuring the Redux Store
Next, you need to configure the Redux store and add the slice reducer to it.
Create a new file called `store.js`
:
4. Providing the Redux Store to Your App
Now that the store is configured, you need to provide it to your React Native application. Wrap your app in the `Provider` component from `react-redux` and pass in the store.
In your `App.js`:
5. Using the API Data in a Component
Now, you can use the `fetchData` action and the Redux state in your components. Here’s how you might do it in a component called `MyComponent.js`:
6. Running the Application
To run the application, use:
# or
Once the app is running, it will automatically fetch the data from the API when the component mounts, thanks to the `useEffect` hook. The data will be displayed in a `FlatList`, with loading and error states handled appropriately.
Integrating API calls with Redux Toolkit in a React Native application streamlines state management and makes your code more maintainable. Redux Toolkit reduces boilerplate code and provides powerful tools for handling asynchronous actions, making it an excellent choice for managing API requests in your React Native projects.