How to Get Results from Multiple Tables with leftJoin in TypeORM

Описание: Learn how to effectively use `leftJoin` in TypeORM to retrieve data from multiple tables and return structured results in a relational database setup.
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How to Get Results from Multiple Tables with leftJoin in TypeORM

In the world of relational databases, efficiently retrieving data from multiple tables is a common requirement. If you're working with TypeORM, a popular ORM for Node.js applications, you might encounter a scenario where you need data from several related tables. In this guide, we’ll explore how to achieve that using the leftJoin method in TypeORM.

The Problem

Suppose you have three tables in your database: ViewTable, ItemTable, and ActionTable. Each table correlates with one another through relationships. Here’s a brief overview of the tables:

ViewTable: Contains basic information about views.

ItemTable: Contains items related to views.

ActionTable: Stores messages corresponding to actions.

The goal is to retrieve combined data from these tables and present it in a structured format. Here’s an example of the expected output:

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The Solution

To extract data from these tables effectively, you can use TypeORM’s createQueryBuilder. Below is a method that shows how to perform a leftJoin to retrieve the necessary information.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Setting Up the Repository:
You should start by defining a repository for your View entity, which allows you to write specialized queries.

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Creating the Query:
Within your repository, you'll create a method to query the data. Use createQueryBuilder to construct the query, performing leftJoinAndSelect for each related table:

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Understanding the Query Components:

leftJoinAndSelect: This method allows you to join related tables while also selecting columns from those tables. This is essential for pulling data from multiple sources.

select: Specify which fields you want from each table for readability and performance. In this example, we are selecting the type from the View table, message from the Action table, and fields from the ItemTable.

Conclusion

By using TypeORM's leftJoin capabilities with createQueryBuilder, you can efficiently retrieve data from multiple related tables in a mutually exclusive format. This method keeps your queries clean and enhances the performance of your application.

Using this approach will help you manage complex data relationships seamlessly and create cleaner, more readable code. Don't hesitate to explore further functionalities offered by TypeORM to enhance your database interactions!