How To Pass Added Custom "key=>value" Into GetCollection()?

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Introduction

When working with Magento 2.2.4, you may encounter situations where you need to pass additional custom parameters to the getCollection() method. This can be particularly useful when you want to retrieve specific data from the collection, such as the latitude of all products on a product listing page. In this article, we will explore how to achieve this by passing custom "key=>value" pairs into the getCollection() method.

Understanding the getCollection() Method

The getCollection() method is a crucial part of Magento's data retrieval process. It allows you to retrieve a collection of data from the database, which can then be used to populate your product listing page or other areas of your store. However, by default, the getCollection() method only returns a limited set of data. To retrieve additional data, you need to pass custom parameters to the method.

Passing Custom Parameters to getCollection()

To pass custom parameters to the getCollection() method, you need to modify the method to accept an additional array of key-value pairs. This array will contain the custom parameters that you want to pass to the method.

Here is an example of how you can modify the setCollection() method to accept an additional array of key-value pairs:

public function setCollection($collection, $params = [])
{
    // Check if the $params array is empty
    if (empty($params)) {
        // If the $params array is empty, use the default collection
        $this->collection = $collection;
    } else {
        // If the $params array is not empty, merge it with the default collection
        $this->collection = array_merge($collection, $params);
    }
}

In this example, the setCollection() method now accepts an additional array of key-value pairs, $params. If the $params array is empty, the method uses the default collection. If the $params array is not empty, the method merges it with the default collection.

Retrieving the Custom Parameters in the Collection

Once you have modified the setCollection() method to accept an additional array of key-value pairs, you need to retrieve the custom parameters in the collection. To do this, you can use the getCollection() method and pass the custom parameters as an array.

Here is an example of how you can retrieve the custom parameters in the collection:

$collection = $this->getCollection(['latitude' => 37.7749, 'longitude' => -122.4194]);

In this example, the getCollection() method is called with an array of custom parameters, ['latitude' => 37.7749, 'longitude' => -122.4194]. The custom parameters are then retrieved in the collection.

Example Use Case: Retrieving Product Latitude on Product Listing Page

Let's say you want to retrieve the latitude of all products on a product listing page. To achieve this, you can modify the setCollection() method to accept an additional array of key-value pairs, as shown in the previous example.

Here is an example of how you can modify the setCollection() method to retrieve the product latitude:

public function set($collection, $params = [])
{
    // Check if the $params array is empty
    if (empty($params)) {
        // If the $params array is empty, use the default collection
        $this->collection = $collection;
    } else {
        // If the $params array is not empty, merge it with the default collection
        $this->collection = array_merge($collection, $params);
    }
}

public function getCollection($params = [])
{
// Retrieve the collection with the custom parameters
$collection = this->setCollection(this->collection, $params);
return $collection;
}

In this example, the setCollection() method is modified to accept an additional array of key-value pairs, $params. The getCollection() method is then modified to retrieve the collection with the custom parameters.

To retrieve the product latitude on the product listing page, you can call the getCollection() method with the custom parameters:

$collection = $this->getCollection(['latitude' => 37.7749]);

In this example, the getCollection() method is called with an array of custom parameters, ['latitude' => 37.7749]. The product latitude is then retrieved in the collection.

Conclusion

In this article, we explored how to pass added custom "key=>value" pairs into the getCollection() method in Magento 2.2.4. We modified the setCollection() method to accept an additional array of key-value pairs and retrieved the custom parameters in the collection. We also provided an example use case of retrieving the product latitude on a product listing page. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily pass custom parameters to the getCollection() method and retrieve the data you need.

Additional Tips and Resources

  • Make sure to test your code thoroughly to ensure that it works as expected.
  • Use the Magento 2.2.4 documentation as a reference for any questions or issues you may encounter.
  • Consider using a third-party extension or module to simplify the process of passing custom parameters to the getCollection() method.

Example Use Case: Retrieving Product Latitude on Product Listing Page

Let's say you want to retrieve the latitude of all products on a product listing page. To achieve this, you can modify the setCollection() method to accept an additional array of key-value pairs, as shown in the previous example.

Here is an example of how you can modify the setCollection() method to retrieve the product latitude:

public function setCollection($collection, $params = [])
{
    // Check if the $params array is empty
    if (empty($params)) {
        // If the $params array is empty, use the default collection
        $this->collection = $collection;
    } else {
        // If the $params array is not empty, merge it with the default collection
        $this->collection = array_merge($collection, $params);
    }
}

public function getCollection($params = [])
{
// Retrieve the collection with the custom parameters
$collection = this->setCollection(this->collection, $params);
return $collection;
}

In this example, the setCollection() method is modified to accept an additional array of key-value, $params. The getCollection() method is then modified to retrieve the collection with the custom parameters.

To retrieve the product latitude on the product listing page, you can call the getCollection() method with the custom parameters:

$collection = $this->getCollection(['latitude' => 37.7749]);

In this example, the getCollection() method is called with an array of custom parameters, ['latitude' => 37.7749]. The product latitude is then retrieved in the collection.

Example Use Case: Retrieving Product Longitude on Product Listing Page

Let's say you want to retrieve the longitude of all products on a product listing page. To achieve this, you can modify the setCollection() method to accept an additional array of key-value pairs, as shown in the previous example.

Here is an example of how you can modify the setCollection() method to retrieve the product longitude:

public function setCollection($collection, $params = [])
{
    // Check if the $params array is empty
    if (empty($params)) {
        // If the $params array is empty, use the default collection
        $this->collection = $collection;
    } else {
        // If the $params array is not empty, merge it with the default collection
        $this->collection = array_merge($collection, $params);
    }
}

public function getCollection($params = [])
{
// Retrieve the collection with the custom parameters
$collection = this->setCollection(this->collection, $params);
return $collection;
}

In this example, the setCollection() method is modified to accept an additional array of key-value pairs, $params. The getCollection() method is then modified to retrieve the collection with the custom parameters.

To retrieve the product longitude on the product listing page, you can call the getCollection() method with the custom parameters:

$collection = $this->getCollection(['longitude' => -122.4194]);

In this example, the getCollection() method is called with an array of custom parameters, ['longitude' => -122.4194]. The product longitude is then retrieved in the collection.

Example Use Case: Retrieving Product Latitude and Longitude on Product Listing Page

Let's say you want to retrieve the latitude and longitude of all products on a product listing page. To achieve this, you can modify the setCollection() method to accept an additional array of key-value pairs, as shown in the previous example.

Here is an example of how you can modify the setCollection() method to retrieve the product latitude and longitude:

public function setCollection($collection, $params = [])
{
    // Check if the $params array is empty
    if (empty($params)) {
        // If the $params array is empty, use the default collection
        $this->collection = $collection;
    } else {
        // If the $params array is not empty, merge it with the default collection
        $this->collection = array_merge($collection, $params);
    }
}

public function getCollection($params = [])
{
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