Flux is an application architecture specifically designed for React, focusing on a unidirectional data flow pattern. It has been instrumental in complex software development as it simplifies the interaction between various components. Please note that the Flux project has been archived, and no more updates will be made. Instead, it's recommended to use more evolved alternatives such as Redux, MobX, Recoil, Zustand, or Jotai.
To use Flux, you first need to install it as an npm module within your project. This can be achieved using the command npm install flux
. The main entity of Flux not readily available elsewhere is the Dispatcher
. This can be imported in your JavaScript file like:
const Dispatcher = require('flux').Dispatcher;
For using Flux utils, you can write something like:
import {ReduceStore} from 'flux/utils';
class CounterStore extends ReduceStore<number> {
getInitialState(): number {
return 0;
}
reduce(state: number, action: Object): number {
switch (action.type) {
case 'increment':
return state + 1;
case 'square':
return state * state;
default:
return state;
}
}
}
Please be aware though, Flux is more of a pattern than a full-fledged framework and doesn't have any hard dependencies.
The Flux documentation, along with guides and examples, can be found on the archived GitHub repository located at facebook.github.io/flux. Here, you will find an in-depth overview, a guide to Flux concepts, as well as API docs. This extensive documentation will enrich your understanding of Flux and its efficient use. It's beneficial to go through these resources before diving into Flux to comprehend fully its unique data flow mechanism and associated methodologies.