When transitioning from one project to another (for example when changing jobs) there is always this period of time when I need to adjust to the new project flow and development process.
There are things that are unique for certain projects but in Vue, there are things that are considered good practices for building clean and maintainable Vue based projects.
In this article, I would like to list these best practices so that you can start using them in your Vue projects :)
Enjoy!
Clean and maintainable code is the backbone of any successful application. Vue.js, with its intuitive API, makes it easy to write clean code, but there’s always room for improvement. Here are 10 actionable tips to help you write cleaner Vue.js code.
Break large logic into smaller, reusable composables to maintain modularity and readability.
Example: Instead of cramming all logic into a setup() function, create custom hooks for distinct functionalities.
Use PascalCase for component file names and kebab-case for template usage.
Example: Name your component UserProfile.vue and use it as
Keep transient UI states (e.g., modal visibility) local to the component rather than in global state management.
Example: Use ref or reactive for temporary states.
Use named slots for better flexibility in reusable components and document their usage.
Example: Create a Card component with
Use scoped styles in
