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How to Initialize Redux Store asynchronously?


I have a Next.js Application and for State Management I am using Redux Toolkit. Now, to maintain authentication status in frontend side, I need to take the existing token and send it to backend for validation. If I get a success Response from backend then I want to initialize my Redux store with {isAuthenticated: true} else {}. How would I achieve such thing.

I have explored other options but Nothing seem to provide satisfying and efficient answer.


Solution

  • // Redux Slice - authSlice.js
    import { createSlice } from '@reduxjs/toolkit';
    
    export const authSlice = createSlice({
      name: 'auth',
      initialState: {
        isAuthenticated: false,
      },
      reducers: {
        setAuthenticated: (state) => {
          state.isAuthenticated = true;
        },
        setUnauthenticated: (state) => {
          state.isAuthenticated = false;
        },
      },
    });
    
    export const { setAuthenticated, setUnauthenticated } = authSlice.actions;
    
    // Async action for validating token
    export const validateToken = (token) => async (dispatch) => {
      try {
        // Make an API call to the backend with the token
        const response = await fetch('/validate-token', {
          method: 'POST',
          headers: {
            'Content-Type': 'application/json',
          },
          body: JSON.stringify({ token }),
        });
    
        // Check the response
        if (response.ok) {
          dispatch(setAuthenticated());
        } else {
          dispatch(setUnauthenticated());
        }
      } catch (error) {
        // Handle error if needed
        console.error('Error validating token:', error);
        dispatch(setUnauthenticated());
      }
    };
    
    export default authSlice.reducer;