If you’re diving into the world of React and Firestore, you’ll find the redux-firestore library to be an invaluable companion. This powerful library provides low-level API bindings that can be seamlessly integrated into various projects, particularly when paired with its sibling, react-redux-firebase.

Installation Steps

To get started with redux-firestore, you need to install it. If you are using npm as your package manager, simply run the following command in your terminal:

npm install redux-firestore --save

If npm is not your choice, don’t worry! You can also access the library via unpkg, download it, or configure your package manager accordingly. For those who plan to implement React bindings, make sure to install react-redux-firebase using:

npm install --save react-redux-firebase

API Quick Start

Let’s walk through how to use redux-firestore by constructing a Firestore query and interacting with data.

Loading Data

Imagine setting up a library where you can quickly fetch and display available books. Similarly, you can construct a Firestore query that listens for updates and gets the data:

const MyController = () => {
    // Construct query
    const taskQuery = {
        collection: 'workspaceMySpacetasks',
        where: [
            ['status', '==', 1],
            ['deleted', '==', false]
        ],
        orderBy: ['createdAt', 'desc'],
        storeAs: 'tasksStarted'
    };
    
    // Attach listeners for document changes
    useFirestoreConnect([taskQuery]);
    
    // Get results
    const tasks = useSelector(state => state.firestore.cache['tasksStarted'].docs);
    
    // Display when the data returns
    return (
        

            {tasks.map(({ id, title }) => (
                
{title}
            ))}
        
    );
};

In this analogy, imagine each task being a book in the library. Utilizing the constructor’s library, we can find our books, keep track of which ones are available, and even display them for patrons.

Saving Data

Similar to updating a book’s information in the library catalog, you can use redux-firestore’s mutate function to manage Firestore data:

const MyController = (task) => {
    const changeTitle = useCallback((id, path, title) => {
        dispatch(
            createMutate({
                doc: id,
                collection: path,
                title
            })
        )
        .catch((error) => alert(error));
    });

    return ;
};

Here, we define a method that allows us to change the title of a task, a process akin to changing the title of a book in our analogy—ensuring that our catalog remains accurate and informative.

Troubleshooting

Should you run into issues while using redux-firestore, consider the following tips:

• Check your dependencies: Ensure that both redux-firestore and react-redux-firebase are properly installed and are of compatible versions.
• Verify your queries: Make sure your Firestore query structure is correct. Incorrect field names or syntax can lead to no results being returned.
• Consult the console: Look for any error messages in your browser’s developer console; they often provide valuable insights.
• Reach out for collaboration: If you need more assistance or want to share insights, stay connected with fxis.ai.

Conclusion

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.