Does the router navigate function instantly update the router URL?

Question

I'm testing whether the navigate function will immediately alter the router URL upon execution.

this.router.navigate(['/home/products']);
if (this.router.url.includes('/home/products'))
  console.log('URL has been changed');

Answer 1

Answer №1

I have updated my response to convert it into an answer so that I can properly format code for you.

Asynchronous behavior means that by default, the navigation will not wait for all other code executions to finish before proceeding.

However, if you want your code to run after the route has been initiated, you can use async/await like this:

async yourFunction() {
  await this.router.navigate(['/home/products']);
  // Code to be executed after navigation completes
}

Alternatively, you can use the .then method like this:

this.router.navigate(['/home/products'])
  .then(() => {
    // Code to execute after navigation is complete
  });

By using these methods, the code will wait for the navigation to finish before running any additional tasks.

Answer 2

I have updated my response to convert it into an answer so that I can properly format code for you.

Asynchronous behavior means that by default, the navigation will not wait for all other code executions to finish before proceeding.

However, if you want your code to run after the route has been initiated, you can use async/await like this:

async yourFunction() {
  await this.router.navigate(['/home/products']);
  // Code to be executed after navigation completes
}

Alternatively, you can use the .then method like this:

this.router.navigate(['/home/products'])
  .then(() => {
    // Code to execute after navigation is complete
  });

By using these methods, the code will wait for the navigation to finish before running any additional tasks.