Unlock the Power of Tables in Vue 3 with Bootstrap
Getting Started with Vue 3 and Bootstrap
When it comes to building single-page applications, tables are an essential component for displaying data in a clear and concise manner. With Vue 3 and Bootstrap, you can create responsive, accessible, and customizable tables that enhance the user experience. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of building a table component in Vue 3 with Bootstrap.
Prerequisites
Before we dive in, make sure you have basic knowledge of Vue and Node.js installed on your local development machine. Verify your Node.js installation by running the command node -v in your terminal.
Create a New Vue Project and Set Up Bootstrap
First, install the latest Vue CLI by running npm install -g @vue/cli. Then, create a new Vue 3 project using the Vue CLI. To set up Bootstrap, install it by running npm install bootstrap, and import the CSS file into your project.
Building the Table Component with the Composition API
Vue 3 introduces the Composition API, which allows us to build efficient and robust applications using imported functions instead of declaring options. We’ll use the Composition API to build a reactive table component from scratch.
Displaying Data on the Table
Create a new component named Table.vue and define it using HTML table elements. Style the component using Bootstrap’s CSS classes. We’ll create props that the component will receive as data from the parent component.
Adding Extra Features to the Table Component
To take your table component to the next level, we’ll add multiple column sorting and filtering features.
Multiple Column Sorting
Implement multiple column sorting using the default JavaScript function or external plugins like Lodash. Install Lodash by running npm install lodash, and import the sort function directly. Create a sortTable() function to handle clicking events and update the data in real-time.
Filtering
Implement filtering using the JavaScript filter function. Create a search bar layout and use the computed property to update the list based on the return value of the filter function.
The Final Implementation
With these features in place, you now have a fully functional table component that’s responsive, accessible, and customizable. You can build on this foundation to include more features that improve your overall UX.
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