Pinia Crash Course #10 - Resetting State & storeToRefs

Summary

This video tutorial covers essential features of the Pina state management library, including how to reset the store state using the `$reset` function and utilize the `storeToRefs` hook for accessing state properties and getters as refs. The presenter demonstrates resetting the store state in the app, ensuring the tasks array is cleared and loading is set to false. Additionally, the tutorial highlights the simplicity of using `storeToRefs` to avoid repetitive store calls in templates. The video concludes with a call to action to join the Net Ninja Pro for access to exclusive courses and content.

Takeaways

• 😀 Resetting store state can be done using a special reset method, accessed through a store object, to revert to the default state defined in the store.
• 😀 The reset function is applied through an event (such as a button click), which will reset the state to its original values, like clearing tasks and setting loading state to false.
• 😀 The reset function doesn't persist the changes (e.g., it doesn't affect the database or file storage), and the state reverts to its initial values only until the page is refreshed.
• 😀 A hook called `storeToRefs` is available in Pinia, which creates reactive refs for each state property and getter of the store, making them easy to use in components.
• 😀 The `storeToRefs` hook can be used to avoid repeatedly typing out `taskStore` and its properties in the template, simplifying the code and making it cleaner.
• 😀 When using `storeToRefs`, all state properties and getters become reactive refs, and can be accessed directly in the template without needing to reference the store object each time.
• 😀 The `storeToRefs` hook is used in the setup function, where developers can destructure the store's properties and getters into variables like `tasks`, `loading`, and `faves`.
• 😀 You cannot use actions as refs through `storeToRefs`, so actions must still be accessed directly from the store if needed in the template.
• 😀 To access store properties like `tasks` or `loading` directly in the template, you simply destructure them into refs and use them in the component as needed.
• 😀 After implementing `storeToRefs`, all functionality should remain intact (e.g., adding, deleting, and resetting tasks) while reducing redundancy in code.
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Q & A

What does the function `reset` do in Pina?

The `reset` function in Pina resets the store's state to its original default values as specified in the store's `state` property. It is accessed using the `$reset` method.

How can you use the `reset` function in a component template?

To use the `reset` function in a component template, you can create a button and attach a click event to it. The event handler will call the `reset` method on the store, resetting the state when the button is clicked.

What happens to the store's state when the `reset` function is called?

When the `reset` function is called, the store's state is restored to its initial default values. For example, if the store's state has a `tasks` array and a `loading` boolean, they will be reset to their initial values (an empty array and `false`, respectively).

Does calling the `reset` function persist the changes?

No, calling the `reset` function does not persist the changes. The state is reset only in the current session. If the page is refreshed, the state will revert to its original values unless persistent storage is used.

What is the purpose of the `storeToRefs` hook in Pina?

The `storeToRefs` hook is used to convert the state properties and getters from a Pina store into reactive refs. This allows for easier use of store properties directly in the component template without needing to access the store each time.

How do you use the `storeToRefs` hook in a component?

You use the `storeToRefs` hook by invoking it with the store as an argument, like so: `const { tasks, loading, faves, faveCount } = storeToRefs(taskStore);`. This creates reactive refs for the specified store properties and getters.

What cannot be accessed via the `storeToRefs` hook?

Actions cannot be accessed using the `storeToRefs` hook. It is specifically designed to work with state properties and getters, not actions.

Why would you use `storeToRefs` instead of directly accessing the store in the template?

Using `storeToRefs` simplifies access to store properties in the template by eliminating the need to repeatedly reference the store. It allows for a cleaner, more concise code structure.

What should you do if you need to use actions from a store in your component template?

If you need to use actions from a store in your template, you should access the store directly, as actions cannot be made into refs using the `storeToRefs` hook.

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