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When you see the error message “Expected first argument to collection() to be a CollectionReference, a DocumentReference or FirebaseFirestore,” it means that the argument passed to the `collection()` method is not of the correct type.
The `collection()` method is used in Firebase Firestore to retrieve a collection reference. It expects the argument to be either a `CollectionReference`, a `DocumentReference`, or the `FirebaseFirestore` object itself. Let’s take a closer look at each one:
CollectionReference:
A `CollectionReference` represents a specific collection in the Firestore database. It is typically obtained by calling the `collection()` method on a `DocumentReference` or `FirebaseFirestore` object. Here’s an example:
const firestore = firebase.firestore();
const collectionRef = firestore.collection('users');
DocumentReference:
A `DocumentReference` represents a specific document in the Firestore database. You can obtain a `CollectionReference` by calling the `collection()` method on a `DocumentReference` object. Here’s an example:
const firestore = firebase.firestore();
const documentRef = firestore.doc('users/user1');
const collectionRef = documentRef.collection('posts');
FirebaseFirestore:
The `FirebaseFirestore` object represents the Firestore database itself. You can directly call the `collection()` method on the `FirebaseFirestore` object to retrieve a `CollectionReference`. Here’s an example:
const firestore = firebase.firestore();
const collectionRef = firestore.collection('users');
Make sure that the argument passed to the `collection()` method is one of the mentioned types. Double-check the variable or method you are using to retrieve the collection reference, and ensure that it is of the correct type.
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In this example, I’ve provided explanations and examples for each of the possible valid argument types for the `collection()` method in Firebase Firestore. I’ve also included three code examples demonstrating how to obtain a `CollectionReference` using each type.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.