AngularJS : Prevent error $digest already in progress when calling $scope.$apply()

📚 AngularJS: Preventing $digest already in progress error when calling $scope.$apply()

Are you tired of seeing the annoying $digest already in progress error when calling $scope.$apply() in your AngularJS application? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many developers face this issue while trying to manually update their page to reflect changes made to the scope.

In this blog post, I'll walk you through the common causes of this error and provide you with easy solutions to prevent it. So, let's dive in and get rid of this pesky error once and for all!

What causes the $digest already in progress error?

The $digest already in progress error occurs when you call $scope.$apply() during an ongoing digest cycle. In AngularJS, a digest cycle is responsible for updating the bindings and propagating changes throughout the application.

The error is typically thrown when you try to trigger a new digest cycle while AngularJS is already in the middle of processing one. This can happen when you're invoking $scope.$apply() within a function that is already being tracked by AngularJS.

Solution 1: Wrap $scope.$apply() in a $timeout

One simple solution to avoid the error is to wrap your $scope.$apply() call inside a $timeout function. The $timeout service allows you to schedule a function to be executed in the next digest cycle, ensuring that it won't clash with the ongoing digest.

Here's an example of how you can modify your code to prevent the error:

$timeout(function() {
  $scope.$apply(function() {
    // Your code to update the scope goes here
  });
});

By using this approach, you give AngularJS enough time to finish the ongoing digest cycle before triggering a new one, effectively avoiding the $digest already in progress error.

Solution 2: Use $scope.$evalAsync() instead

Another option to prevent the error is to replace $scope.$apply() with $scope.$evalAsync(). Unlike $apply(), $evalAsync() schedules the code to be evaluated in the current or next digest cycle, depending on whether a digest is already in progress or not.

Here's how you can modify your code using $evalAsync():

$scope.$evalAsync(function() {
  // Your code to update the scope goes here
});

By utilizing $evalAsync(), you ensure that the code will be executed at the appropriate time without clashing with ongoing digest cycles.

Conclusion and call-to-action

Now you know how to prevent the dreaded $digest already in progress error when calling $scope.$apply() in your AngularJS application. By either wrapping $scope.$apply() in a $timeout or using $scope.$evalAsync(), you can safely update your page's scope without encountering this error.

Next time you face this issue, remember the solutions provided in this blog post. Share this guide with your fellow AngularJS developers to help them avoid this error too!

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