How to Sort Nested Arrays in React.js - A Step-by-Step Guide

Описание: Learn how to effectively sort nested arrays in `React.js`, including a solution for sorting by ranking and titles.
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How to Sort Nested Arrays in React.js - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sorting data is a common requirement during web development, especially when dealing with complex structures such as nested arrays. If you're working with React.js and you find yourself needing to sort a nested array within your payload, you’re in the right place!

In this guide, we’ll look at a specific scenario: sorting an array of objects by ranking and then sorting a nested array by title. Let’s break down this problem and explore how to implement a clean solution.

Understanding the Problem

You have a payload structured like this:

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The objective is twofold:

Sort the main array by the ranking property.

Within each object, sort the reports array by the title property.

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Fetch Data

You start by fetching data from your API (if this part is not already implemented).

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Step 2: Sort the Main Array

To sort the main array, we will utilize the sort method based on the ranking property.

Step 3: Sort the Nested Array

After sorting the main array, we will map through it and sort the reports array for each object.

Final Code Implementation

Here’s the complete function that encapsulates the above steps:

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Explanation of the Code

[...data]: Creates a shallow copy of the original data array to prevent mutating it directly.

.sort((a, b) => a.ranking - b.ranking): Sorts the main array by ranking.

.map(item => {...}): Iterates over each item and sorts the nested reports array.

.localeCompare(b.title): Compares each title for sorting the nested reports alphabetically.

Conclusion

Sorting nested arrays in React.js can seem challenging at first, but with the correct approach, it can be accomplished efficiently. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can enhance how you manipulate and display your data, ensuring it is organized and user-friendly.

If you encounter issues or have any questions about the implementation, feel free to reach out!