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Vue Components

Components encapsulate template, logic, and styles into reusable units. This lesson covers practical patterns, syntax, and mistakes to avoid.

Building with Components

Components encapsulate template, logic, and styles into reusable units.

Register globally rarely; prefer local imports in SFCs.

<!-- Parent.vue -->
<script setup>
import Child from './Child.vue'
</script>
<template>
  <Child title="Hello | PHPKINGDOM" />
</template>

Local component import with script setup.

Communication

props down, events up, slots for content
  • Prefer Vue 3 + Composition API.
  • Use script setup for SFCs.
  • Keep components focused.
  • Lean on official docs.

Vue Components Cheatsheet

Quick reference for patterns covered in this lesson.

Item Example Purpose
props in Data
emits out Events
slots content Compose
provide inject Deep
async defineAsyncComponent Lazy
name devtools Debug

Single Responsibility

One clear job per component beats kitchen-sink panels.

Common Mistakes

  • Globals scarier than needed.
  • Prop mutation by children.

Key Takeaways

  • Vue Components is a core Vue skill.
  • Practice in a Vite app.
  • Prefer clarity.
  • Revisit docs for edge cases.

Pro Tip

Default to <script setup> SFCs for new components.