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787: You Should Try Vue.js

Jun 26, 2024

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Scott and CJ discuss the unique features of Vue.js, comparing it to React and Svelte. They cover topics like getting started, self-closing tags, event handlers, state management, and future prospects. The conversation delves into Vue's efficiency in styling, global state management, and compiler optimizations. Additionally, they highlight sick picks, including stylish foam shoes and a multi USB charging port.

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Quick takeaways

Vue.js simplifies form handling with V model directives, reducing boilerplate code.

Vue.js provides efficient state management options like the options and composition APIs.

Vue.js boasts a strong community and widespread adoption, evident through GitHub stars and project implementations.

Deep dives

Vue.js features and flexibility

Vue.js is a versatile front -end framework that provides developers with features like script tag usage for building websites, a full-featured CLI, incremental adoptability, performance, and versatility. Its template syntax closely resembles HTML, making it easy for developers familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to pick up Vue.js. Unlike other frameworks like React, JSX complexities are minimal, leading to a smoother development experience.

Intro

2min

Exploring the Features and Benefits of Vue.js Front-End Framework

3min

Comparison of React, Vue, Svelte, and Backbone in HTML and JavaScript Integration

15min

Exploring Directives and State Management in Vue.js

17min

Comparing Next.js, Nuxt.js, and Vue.js in Web Development

12min

Discussion on Stylish Foam Shoes and Multi USB Charging Port

2min

Discussion on Desk Organization, Shameless Plugs, and Website Features

3min

Scott and CJ dive deep into the world of Vue.js, exploring what makes this frontend framework unique and why it stands out from React and Svelte. CJ gives a comprehensive tour, covering everything from getting started to advanced features like state management and Vue’s built-in styles.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:46 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
02:24 What is Vue?
- 04:13 Similar to Svelte, different from React.
05:35 How to get started with Vue.
- 05:43 Script tag.
- 06:01 CLI.
- 07:10 The value of an opinionated CLI.
10:51 Why do you like Vue.js over React or Svelte?
- 11:03 Less boilerplate.
- 15:24 Self-closing tags.
- 16:09 Svelte parsing HTML tags incorrectly.
  - Hacker News Article.
- 17:08 Easily adding event handlers to elements.
- 18:20 Conditional rendering.
- 19:19 What is a directive?
- 20:29 ‘Borrowing’ from Angular One.
- 21:07 Styles are built in.
- 22:11 Tailwind for scoping.
- 26:08 State management.
- 30:28 Ref Functions similar to Svelte Runes.
- 32:03 Global state management.
- 34:24 Pinia.
36:18 What is the full-stack application platform for Next.js?
38:00 Nuxt auto-imports.
- sveltekit-autoimport.
39:37 Creating API functions and server side codes.
41:12 The future of Vue and compilers for front end frameworks.
41:43 Vue’s compiler.
44:19 Are people actually using Vue?
46:50 Laravel and Vue.
48:29 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.