How to start search only when user stops typing?

Question

I need to perform a Search when user stops typing.I know I am supposed to use setTimeout() . But with Reactjs I cant find how it works. Can

Answer 1

I think we can do it in a more simpler and cleaner manner, without abrupting the state parameter which calls the complete component life cycle like this:

constructor(props) {
    super(props);

    //Timer
    this.typingTimeout = null;

    //Event
    this.onFieldChange = this.onFieldChange.bind(this);

    //State
    this.state = { searchValue: '' }; 
}   


 /**
 * Called on the change of the textbox.
 * @param  {[Object]} event [Event object.]
 */
onFieldChange(event) {
    // Clears the previously set timer.
    clearTimeout(this.typingTimeout);

    // Reset the timer, to make the http call after 475MS (this.callSearch is a method which will call the search API. Don't forget to bind it in constructor.)
    this.typingTimeout = setTimeout(this.callSearch, 475);

    // Setting value of the search box to a state.
    this.setState({ [event.target.name]: event.target.value });
}