Async Action Handling with Middleware

In a Redux application, handling asynchronous actions can be challenging. However, with the help of middleware libraries like Redux Thunk or Redux Saga, we can simplify this process.

Redux Thunk is a popular middleware library that allows us to write action creators that return functions instead of plain action objects. These functions can then perform asynchronous operations, such as API calls, and dispatch additional actions when the operation is complete.

Here's an example of how to use Redux Thunk as middleware in a Redux store:

1import { applyMiddleware, createStore } from 'redux';
2import thunk from 'redux-thunk';
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4const store = createStore(reducer, applyMiddleware(thunk));

The applyMiddleware function is used to apply the middleware to the Redux store. In this case, we pass in thunk as the middleware.

With Redux Thunk in place, we can now write action creators that return functions. These functions can make asynchronous API calls using libraries like axios or fetch, and dispatch additional actions as needed.

By using Redux Thunk (or similar middleware libraries), we can handle asynchronous actions in a more organized and predictable way, making it easier to manage complex application logic.

Now, let's dive deeper into Redux Thunk and explore its usage and features.

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import { applyMiddleware, createStore } from 'redux';

import thunk from 'redux-thunk';

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const store = createStore(reducer, applyMiddleware(thunk));