How to implement network connection detection in NativeScript?

To implement network connection detection in NativeScript, you can utilize the network module provided by the framework. This module offers functionalities to check the current network status and respond accordingly.

Here's a step-by-step guide along with an example:

Step 1: Import the Network Module

First, you need to import the network module in your JavaScript or TypeScript file.

const network = require('@nativescript/core/network');

Step 2: Check Network Status

You can use the getConnectionType() method to determine the current network connection type. This method returns one of the following constants: none, wifi, mobile, or ethernet.

const connectionType = network.getConnectionType();

Step 3: Handle Different Connection Types

Based on the connection type, you can implement different logic in your application.

if (connectionType === network.ConnectionType.none) {
    console.log("No network connection available.");
} else if (connectionType === network.ConnectionType.wifi) {
    console.log("Connected to Wi-Fi.");
} else if (connectionType === network.ConnectionType.mobile) {
    console.log("Connected to mobile data.");
} else if (connectionType === network.ConnectionType.ethernet) {
    console.log("Connected to Ethernet.");
}

Step 4: Monitor Network Changes

To continuously monitor network changes, you can subscribe to the networkChange event.

network.on(network.NetworkChangeType.connectionTypeChanged, (data) => {
    const newConnectionType = data.connectionType;
    console.log("Network connection type changed to: " + newConnectionType);
    // Update your application logic based on the new connection type
});

Example in a NativeScript Application

Here's a complete example demonstrating how to check and monitor network connection status:

const network = require('@nativescript/core/network');

function checkNetworkStatus() {
    const connectionType = network.getConnectionType();
    switch (connectionType) {
        case network.ConnectionType.none:
            console.log("No network connection available.");
            break;
        case network.ConnectionType.wifi:
            console.log("Connected to Wi-Fi.");
            break;
        case network.ConnectionType.mobile:
            console.log("Connected to mobile data.");
            break;
        case network.ConnectionType.ethernet:
            console.log("Connected to Ethernet.");
            break;
    }
}

function monitorNetworkChanges() {
    network.on(network.NetworkChangeType.connectionTypeChanged, (data) => {
        console.log("Network connection type changed to: " + data.connectionType);
    });
}

// Initial check
checkNetworkStatus();

// Start monitoring network changes
monitorNetworkChanges();

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