How to Dynamically Pass mat-select Option Key Using @ Input in Angular

Описание: Learn how to pass a dynamic key for mat-select options from a parent to a child component using @ Input in Angular. Follow our simple guide for implementing this feature!
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How to Dynamically Pass mat-select Option Key Using @ Input in Angular

In Angular development, it’s common to create reusable components to ease management and improve maintainability. One such scenario arises when dealing with the Angular Material <mat-select> component, which commonly requires passing an array of objects for the options. The challenge occurs when you want to specify a dynamic key for each option that could vary between different datasets. Let's explore how to achieve this with the @ Input decorator, allowing us to pass the key as a parameter from the parent to the child component.

Understanding the Problem

You may have encountered a situation where you want to show different values for each option in a <mat-select> dropdown. The specific key that holds the display value for each option may not be consistent across data sets. For instance, you might have a list of objects with different keys for the value you wish to display:

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In such cases, how can we pass the key name (like optionValue) from the parent component to a reusable dropdown component? This is what we will cover in this guide.

Implementing the Solution

We will break this down into a couple of straightforward steps.

Step 1: Define the Child Component

First, let’s set up our child component where the mat-select resides.

cdropdown.component.ts:

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Step 2: Update the HTML Template

Next, update the HTML of the dropdown component to dynamically use the key passed through @ Input. Instead of using a hardcoded key, we'll reference the property dynamically.

cdropdown.component.html:

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Step 3: Use the Child Component in the Parent Component

Now that our DropDownComponent is set up, let’s see how to use it in the parent component:

parentcomponent.ts:

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Step 4: Pass the Key from Parent to Child

In the parent component’s HTML, make sure to pass the optionValue key to the dropdown:

parent.component.html:

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Conclusion

By following the steps outlined above, you can successfully pass a dynamic key for the mat-select options using @ Input in Angular. This allows for greater flexibility when dealing with different datasets, making your dropdown components more reusable and adaptable.

Now you can create a common component for your mat-select that responds to different data formats with minimal changes required in both the parent and child components! Implement this solution in your Angular applications to enhance productivity and code reusability.

If you have any questions or additional use cases, feel free to leave a comment!