Search Filter in React JS - Filter Through Results

TL;DR

Learn how to import and filter mock data in a React.js application using the "Contact Keeper" example.

Transcript

hey what's up guys in this video i'm going to show you how we can import some mock data into our react js application then um in this case we're going to be using like a contact keeper it's just a contact list form that we're going to be able to search for contacts so i'll just give you an example if we search for josie for example you can see a ki... Read More

Key Insights

• 💁 Macaroo is a useful tool for generating mock data in different formats, such as JSON.
• 👷 Importing mock data into a React.js application involves creating a data file and exporting the data using the "export const" syntax.
• 🍁 Mapping and rendering imported data in React.js can be achieved using the "map" method.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can we import mock data into a React.js application?

Mock data can be imported by creating a data file and exporting it using the "export const" syntax. The data file can be created manually or generated using a website like Macaroo.

Q: What is Macaroo and how can it be used to generate mock data?

Macaroo is a website that can generate mock data in various formats, including JSON. Users can customize the fields and number of rows for their mock data. The generated mock data can then be copied and pasted into the data file of a React.js application.

Q: How can we map and render the imported data in React.js?

The imported data can be mapped and rendered by using the "map" method on the data array. Inside the arrow function, the specific fields of each object can be accessed and displayed on the screen.

Q: How can we implement live filtering of the imported data based on user input?

Live filtering can be implemented by using the "filter" method on the data array. Inside the arrow function, the user input can be compared to the desired field (e.g., first name) of each object using the "includes" method. The filtered data can then be rendered on the screen.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video demonstrates how to import mock data into a React.js application using a website called Macaroo.

• The mock data includes fields such as ID, first name, last name, email, and phone number.

• The imported data is mapped and rendered on the screen, and a live search functionality is implemented to filter the data based on user input.