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In addition, I have created another practical example showcasing a master layout that introduces TOP, LEFT, MAIN areas as separate multi-views.
The layout state defined here exemplifies a structured approach:
.state('index', {
url: '/',
views: {
'@' : {
templateUrl: 'layout.html',
controller: 'IndexCtrl'
},
'top@index' : { templateUrl: 'tpl.top.html',},
'left@index' : { templateUrl: 'tpl.left.html',},
'main@index' : { templateUrl: 'tpl.main.html',},
},
})
Utilize the core template injected into the index.html element using <div ui-view></div>:
<div>
<section class="top">
<div ui-view="top"></div> // TOP content
</section>
<section class="middle">
<section class="left">
<div ui-view="left"></div> // LEFT content
</section>
<section class="main">
<div ui-view="main"></div> // MAIN content
</section>
</section>
</div>
This state structure clearly demonstrates how each view is associated with designated sections within the layout.
Every view is assigned a unique absolute name following the pattern of viewname@statename, ensuring clarity in referencing specific views within states.
An abstract state marked as abstract: true operates as a foundational parent state, offering various benefits such as scope inheritance and simplified templating:
- Scope Inheritance by View Hierarchy aids in preserving scope properties down the state chain, enhancing communication between parent and child states via nested views.
Scope variables are inherited based on template nesting rather than state hierarchy, emphasizing the importance of view structure over state organization in managing scope properties.
Abstract states serve as essential components for handling common functionality shared among child states, including authorization, data loading, and templating conveniences through relative view naming.
- By leveraging abstract states, developers can streamline the templating process and ensure consistency across views.
In essence, abstract states function as a powerful feature akin to standard inheritance principles, promoting code reusability and structural coherence.