vue

Vue.js Best Practices

Component Structure

• Use Composition API over Options API
• Keep components small and focused
• Use proper TypeScript integration
• Implement proper props validation
• Use proper emit declarations
• Keep template logic minimal

Composition API

• Use proper ref and reactive
• Implement proper lifecycle hooks
• Use composables for reusable logic
• Keep setup function clean
• Use proper computed properties
• Implement proper watchers

State Management

• Use Pinia for state management
• Keep stores modular
• Use proper state composition
• Implement proper actions
• Use proper getters
• Handle async state properly

Performance

• Use proper component lazy loading
• Implement proper caching
• Use proper computed properties
• Avoid unnecessary watchers
• Use proper v-show vs v-if
• Implement proper key management

Routing

• Use Vue Router properly
• Implement proper navigation guards
• Use proper route meta fields
• Handle route params properly
• Implement proper lazy loading
• Use proper navigation methods

Forms

• Use v-model properly
• Implement proper validation
• Handle form submission properly
• Show proper loading states
• Use proper error handling
• Implement proper form reset

TypeScript Integration

• Use proper component type definitions
• Implement proper prop types
• Use proper emit declarations
• Handle proper type inference
• Use proper composable types
• Implement proper store types

Testing

• Write proper unit tests
• Implement proper component tests
• Use Vue Test Utils properly
• Test composables properly
• Implement proper mocking
• Test async operations

Best Practices

• Follow Vue style guide
• Use proper naming conventions
• Keep components organized
• Implement proper error handling
• Use proper event handling
• Document complex logic

Build and Tooling

• Use Vite for development
• Configure proper build setup
• Use proper environment variables
• Implement proper code splitting
• Use proper asset handling
• Configure proper optimization