Types are changed to `any` in v0.21.1
Thanks @ngoc199 please let me know if there are others missing declarations from the previous versions
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GrapesJS version
- I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS
What browser are you using?
FireFox 112.0 (64-bit)
Reproducible demo link
No demo link
Describe the bug
I recently upgraded from v0.20.1 to v0.21.1.
A lot of types that existed in v0.20.1 are changed to any in v0.21.1.
For example,
Type of Components.addType in v0.20.1 is AddComponentOptions

Type Components is changed to ComponentManager. Type of ComponentManager.addType in v0.21.1 is any

How to reproduce the bug?
- Install the latest version of GrapesJS
- Add a custom type
- Get errors about
anytype
What is the expected behavior?
The types are defined as the previous version, not any.
What is the current behavior?
The types are defined as any.
If is necessary to execute some code in order to reproduce the bug, paste it here below:
const domc = editor.DomComponents;
const blockManager = editor.BlockManager;
// This type is defined
blockManager.add("section", sectionBlock);
domc.addType("section", {
// `isComponent` and `el` are `any`
isComponent: function (el) {
return el && el.classList && el.classList.contains("section");
},
// `model` is `any`
model: {
init() {
// `this` is bind to this object, which has only `isComponent` and `model`
// `on` does not exist
this.on("change:attributes", () => {})
}
}
)
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Answers (2)
Thanks @ngoc199 please let me know if there are others missing declarations from the previous versions
Thanks for reporting this, @ngoc199.
Great question about types are changed to any in v0.21.1. The recommended approach with Components is to use the event-driven API.
Start here:
- Check the GrapesJS documentation for your specific module
- Look for the
on()event listener method - Most operations can be achieved by listening to editor and component events
Common patterns:
// Listen for changes
editor.on('change', () => console.log('something changed'));
// Component lifecycle
editor.on('component:mount', (c) => console.log('component ready', c));
editor.on('component:update', (c) => console.log('component updated', c));
If you're still stuck:
- Share a minimal CodeSandbox reproduction
- Include what you've already tried
- Mention your GrapesJS version
- The community is here to help!
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