The kll.reload() function in the KLL library is designed for reinitializing or refreshing a "starter" (component). This is especially useful in scenarios where you need to regenerate or refresh a component, even when it shares the same identifier (kll-id).

How kll.reload() Works

The kll.reload() method forcibly resets a component, bypassing the built-in rerender protection in the KLL library. This rerender protection typically prevents repeated rendering of components, particularly in situations involving nested components.

Typical Use Case

Consider a scenario where you are managing a dynamic list of components generated from an array. Each component in this list is a "starter" with its own kll-id, usually derived from an identifier in the array. When you add a new item to your array and want to update the entire list, including existing items, you might need to refresh or regenerate these components.

However, since they have the same kll-id, the KLL library might not rerender them to avoid redundant renders. This is where kll.reload() becomes useful.

Example:

// Suppose you have a function that updates your array and regenerates the list of components
function updateList(newItem) {
  dataList.push(newItem);
  regenerateListComponents();
}

function regenerateListComponents() {
  const listContainer = document.getElementById('list-container');
  listContainer.innerHTML = ''; // Clear out old components

  dataList.forEach(item => {
    const newStarter = createStarterElement(item); // Create a new starter element for each item
    listContainer.appendChild(newStarter);
    kll.reload(newStarter); // Force the reinitialization of the starter
  });
}

In this example, kll.reload(newStarter) ensures that each new starter component will be properly initialized and rendered, even if its kll-id matches that of a previously existing component.