How can I divide a RXJS Observable stream into equal N sized arrays?












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Let's say I have an Observable stream created from an array like so:



const items: Items = [{},{},{},{},{},...];
const obs$ = from(items).pipe(
mergeMap(items => {
return this.getData(items);
})
);


As this code stands, getData() will be called for each item in the array. What I want to do is divide the items array into N equal sized arrays, then have those arrays emitted instead. Then getData() will be called with the individual arrays rather than each item in the original items array.



Basically I need a variation of the toArray() operator but on only portions of the stream that I pre-define.










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    Let's say I have an Observable stream created from an array like so:



    const items: Items = [{},{},{},{},{},...];
    const obs$ = from(items).pipe(
    mergeMap(items => {
    return this.getData(items);
    })
    );


    As this code stands, getData() will be called for each item in the array. What I want to do is divide the items array into N equal sized arrays, then have those arrays emitted instead. Then getData() will be called with the individual arrays rather than each item in the original items array.



    Basically I need a variation of the toArray() operator but on only portions of the stream that I pre-define.










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      Let's say I have an Observable stream created from an array like so:



      const items: Items = [{},{},{},{},{},...];
      const obs$ = from(items).pipe(
      mergeMap(items => {
      return this.getData(items);
      })
      );


      As this code stands, getData() will be called for each item in the array. What I want to do is divide the items array into N equal sized arrays, then have those arrays emitted instead. Then getData() will be called with the individual arrays rather than each item in the original items array.



      Basically I need a variation of the toArray() operator but on only portions of the stream that I pre-define.










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      Let's say I have an Observable stream created from an array like so:



      const items: Items = [{},{},{},{},{},...];
      const obs$ = from(items).pipe(
      mergeMap(items => {
      return this.getData(items);
      })
      );


      As this code stands, getData() will be called for each item in the array. What I want to do is divide the items array into N equal sized arrays, then have those arrays emitted instead. Then getData() will be called with the individual arrays rather than each item in the original items array.



      Basically I need a variation of the toArray() operator but on only portions of the stream that I pre-define.







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          You need buffer operator which has several variations, which are: buffer, bufferCount, bufferTime, bufferToggle, bufferWhen. Buffer Official Documentation



          For example in your case dividing array in 3 size arrays would be:



          const items: Items = [{},{},{},{},{},...];
          const obs$ = from(items).pipe(
          bufferCount(3),
          mergeMap(items => {
          return this.getData(items);
          })
          );





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          • How did I miss that - thanks!

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          You need buffer operator which has several variations, which are: buffer, bufferCount, bufferTime, bufferToggle, bufferWhen. Buffer Official Documentation



          For example in your case dividing array in 3 size arrays would be:



          const items: Items = [{},{},{},{},{},...];
          const obs$ = from(items).pipe(
          bufferCount(3),
          mergeMap(items => {
          return this.getData(items);
          })
          );





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          • How did I miss that - thanks!

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            Nov 21 '18 at 6:46
















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          You need buffer operator which has several variations, which are: buffer, bufferCount, bufferTime, bufferToggle, bufferWhen. Buffer Official Documentation



          For example in your case dividing array in 3 size arrays would be:



          const items: Items = [{},{},{},{},{},...];
          const obs$ = from(items).pipe(
          bufferCount(3),
          mergeMap(items => {
          return this.getData(items);
          })
          );





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          • How did I miss that - thanks!

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            Nov 21 '18 at 6:46














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          You need buffer operator which has several variations, which are: buffer, bufferCount, bufferTime, bufferToggle, bufferWhen. Buffer Official Documentation



          For example in your case dividing array in 3 size arrays would be:



          const items: Items = [{},{},{},{},{},...];
          const obs$ = from(items).pipe(
          bufferCount(3),
          mergeMap(items => {
          return this.getData(items);
          })
          );





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          You need buffer operator which has several variations, which are: buffer, bufferCount, bufferTime, bufferToggle, bufferWhen. Buffer Official Documentation



          For example in your case dividing array in 3 size arrays would be:



          const items: Items = [{},{},{},{},{},...];
          const obs$ = from(items).pipe(
          bufferCount(3),
          mergeMap(items => {
          return this.getData(items);
          })
          );






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          • How did I miss that - thanks!

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          How did I miss that - thanks!

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