For handling different functionalities like "Edit" and "Create", it's essential to have separate components for each, as they are not exactly the same.
- Certain fields may be non-editable
- "Create" involves empty fields, while "Edit" includes values already present
- The submit button text will vary
- Additionally, the APIs utilized will be distinct for each operation
Hence, it is advisable to establish an EditEmployeeComponent
specifically for editing employee details.
Implementing Navigation
To navigate appropriately, employ the click
event of a button to trigger a function that facilitates redirection. The redirection process can be executed like this:
this.router.navigate(["update-employee", selectedEmployeeID]);
Ensure to define the router
variable within your constructor.
import {Router} from "@angular/router";
constructor (private router: Router) {}
This action will lead you to a path resembling /update-employee/1341341
, embedding the record ID in the URL for subsequent extraction by the following EditEmployeeComponent
.
Routing Approach
In your current routing file, e.g., app.routing.module.ts
, introduce a new route mapping to direct the "update-employee" URL towards your designated component (EditEmployeeComponent
). The specific code structure can vary depending on the module arrangement.
{
path: "update-employee/:id",
loadChildren: ... // specify your new component here
},
Parameter Extraction from URL
In your newly created component, extract the query parameter from the URL to retrieve the corresponding employee details effectively.
ngOnInit() {
this.routeListener = this.route.params.subscribe(async (params) => {
const employeeId = params["id"];
this.employee = await this.employeeService.getEmployee(employeeID);
});
}
Remember to declare the route
variable in your constructor.
constructor(
private employeeService: EmployeeService,
private route: ActivatedRoute,
) {}
For fetching employee details, consider utilizing an EmployeeService
for streamlined access.
Note: Presumably, you already possess an EmployeeService
given the existence of a create-employee form relying on similar APIs, consolidating related functionality within the service.
Data Representation in Form
To display extracted employee data within a form and facilitate updates, integrate the information accordingly. Consider reusing components or logic from existing modules, such as CreateEmployeeComponent
. Further insights on Angular forms can be found here.