How to Dynamically Update Chart.js Charts in Angular 2 with Data from a Node.js Service

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Prerequisites

Before we start, ensure you have the following:

Angular 2 project set up.

Step 1: Set Up Your Angular 2 Project

First, ensure that you have an Angular 2 project set up. If not, create a new Angular project using Angular CLI:

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Import ChartsModule in your Angular module:

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Step 3: Create a Chart Component

Create a new component to display your chart:

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Step 5: Integrate Real-Time Updates

To update the chart dynamically, you can use RxJS observables in Angular. Modify fetchData to periodically fetch data from the server:

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Now, your chart will fetch and update data every 5 seconds.

Conclusion