Third party async callback in AngularJS 1.5 Component

In AngularJS 1.5, when dealing with third-party asynchronous callbacks within a component, you need to handle the callback response and update the component's data accordingly. To achieve this, you can use the $onInit lifecycle hook and implement the callback logic within the component.

Here's an example of how you can integrate a third-party async callback in an AngularJS 1.5 component:

1. Define the Component: Create an AngularJS component using the component method. The component template should include a placeholder for displaying the data obtained from the async callback.

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angular.module('app').component('myComponent', {
  template: '<div>{{$ctrl.data}}</div>',
  controller: MyComponentController
});

2. Implement the Component Controller: In the component controller, implement the $onInit lifecycle hook to initiate the async callback and update the component's data when the response is received.

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function MyComponentController($scope, ThirdPartyService) {
  var vm = this;

  // Implement the $onInit lifecycle hook
  vm.$onInit = function () {
    // Call the async third-party service with a callback
    ThirdPartyService.getData(function (response) {
      // Update the component's data when the async response is received
      vm.data = response;
      // Manually trigger the digest cycle to update the view
      $scope.$apply();
    });
  };
}

3. Create the Third-Party Service: Create a service to handle the third-party async callback. This service should be responsible for making the asynchronous call and invoking the callback when the response is received.

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angular.module('app').factory('ThirdPartyService', function () {
  return {
    getData: function (callback) {
      // Simulate the async call with setTimeout
      setTimeout(function () {
        var response = 'Data from third-party callback';
        // Invoke the callback with the response
        callback(response);
      }, 2000); // Simulated async delay of 2 seconds
    }
  };
});

In this example, the third-party service ThirdPartyService uses a simulated async delay of 2 seconds using setTimeout to simulate the callback. In a real-world scenario, you would replace this with the actual third-party library or API calls.

When the component is initialized ($onInit is called), it initiates the async call to the third-party service, and when the response is received, it updates the component's vm.data property, which will automatically reflect in the view.

Keep in mind that if you are using a third-party library that doesn't work well with AngularJS's digest cycle, you may need to manually call $scope.$apply() to trigger the digest cycle after updating the component's data.

By following this approach, you can effectively integrate third-party async callbacks in AngularJS 1.5 components and handle the responses accordingly.