Issue with handling observables:
someObservable$.subscribe(response => this.ref = response);
if (this.ref) {
// do something with this.ref value
}
ERROR: this.ref is undefined
How can I ensure that the code relying on this.ref only runs after the subscription has provided a value for it?
I suspect that timing plays a role here, as the database subscription may need some time to complete. When I attach the above code to a button click event, it only executes after several clicks. Using setTimeout to wait 5 seconds before running the code could be a solution, but I'm curious if there's an RXJS operator or another approach designed for this issue.
Thank you.