Angular2: Error - trying to access 'this.' which is not defined

I have a function that is designed to retrieve and display the "best player" from an array of objects, which essentially refers to the player with the most likes. The functionality of this function works as intended and displays the desired output. However, when I run the function in my application, the browser console logs errors, causing issues with the routing within my app (preventing navigation between components using routes).

This section represents my DashboardComponent Class

export class DashboardComponent implements OnInit {
  bestPlayer:Player;
  data:Player[]=[];
  max:number =0;
  constructor(private playerService : PlayerService ,private router: Router) { }

  ngOnInit() { 
    this.playerService.getData().then(data => {
      this.data = data;
      for (var i = 0; i <= this.data.length; i++) {
        if (this.data[i].likes>this.max) {
          this.max=this.data[i].likes;
          this.bestPlayer=this.data[i];
        }
      }
    });  
  }

  viewDetails(bestPlayer: Player):void {
    this.router.navigate(['/detail',this.bestPlayer.id]);
  }
}

This portion profiles my service:

import {Player} from './player';
import {PlayersData} from './muck-players';
import { Injectable } from '@angular/core';

@Injectable()
export class PlayerService {
  players:any;
  data:any;
  Player:Player;

  getData():Promise <Player[]> {
    return Promise.resolve(PlayersData);
  }
}

Upon running the app, the browser presents the following errors:

TypeError: this.data[i] is undefined Error: Uncaught (in promise): Error: Cannot activate an already activated outlet Error: Uncaught (in promise): Error: Cannot activate an already activated outlet

Disabling the code segments within ngOninit() and viewDetails() functions resolves the routing issues while eliminating these error prompts.

If anyone could provide assistance, it would be greatly appreciated!

Answer №1

Just a quick note, whenever sharing a Plunker example, make sure it is fully functional before sharing ;) After fixing some issues in your code, I was able to identify only a couple of remaining problems. The first issue you encountered

came from the fact that this.data[i] is undefined

This error arose due to the for loop implementation. You had set it up to iterate until i matches the length of the array or is equal to it. Remember, arrays start indexing at 0, so on the last iteration, it tried to access an index beyond the actual array size. To resolve this, simply adjust your for loop as follows:

for (var i = 0; i <= this.data.length-1; i++) 

or alternatively,

for (var i = 0; i < this.data.length; i++)

Once this was rectified, new issues emerged. Since data is asynchronous, there were instances where by the time the template rendered, the variable bestPlayer was still undefined. This can be addressed using the safe navigation operator, or by enclosing all code within a div and checking if bestPlayer has values. Apply this solution to both the detail page and dashboard:

<div *ngIf="bestPlayer">
  <!-- code goes here -->
</div>

Use the same approach in the detail page but with the player variable instead, since that is what is used there.

Additionally, consider implementing the safe navigation operator as another solution.

By applying these adjustments, the second error you encountered will also be resolved.

Feel free to access your updated PLUNKER here.

Answer №2

After thorough examination of the Plunker, I have successfully corrected numerous errors and incorporated missing routing features. The application is now running smoothly, and I invite you to view the revised version on my forked Plunker here

I have rectified all file paths and implemented the use of the forEach method in your component as shown below:

ngOnInit() { 
  this.playerService.getData().then(data => {
      data.forEach( (arrData) => {
      if (arrData.likes>this.max) {
      this.max=arrData.likes;
      this.bestPlayer=arrData;
    }
  }) 
});
}

Check out the demonstration here: https://i.stack.imgur.com/Um9dj.gif

Answer №3

Greetings, it seems there is an issue with the service you are using.

The problem arises when attempting to loop through data that is not available.

To resolve this, consider modifying your code:

If you are utilizing Observer as a service, ensure your code is enclosed within the .subscribe method.

Alternatively, if you are working with promises, place your looping code inside the .then() method.

Here's an example of how you can implement this:

If you are receiving a promise from this.playerService.getData() service

this.playerService.getData().then((data) => {
   this.data = data;
   for (var i = 0; i < this.data.length; i++) {
      if (this.data[i].likes > this.max) {
        this.max = this.data[i].likes;
        this.bestPlayer = this.data[i];       
    }
})

If you are getting an observable from this.playerService.getData() service

this.playerService.getData().subscribe((data) => {
   this.data = data;
   for (var i = 0; i < this.data.length; i++) {
      if (this.data[i].likes > this.max) {
         this.max = this.data[i].likes;
         this.bestPlayer = this.data[i];
      }
    })
 

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