How to Use X-Templates in Vue.js

Shivendra Gupta

1 August 2023

In this blog, we will go over the steps to implementing X-Templates with a detailed explanation of the code.

X-Templates, also known as Inline Templates or String Templates, are a powerful feature in Vue.js that allows you to define component templates as strings instead of using the traditional HTML-like syntax. Instead of writing the template directly within the component options, you can use X-Templates to separate the template from the component definition.
Step 1: Include Vue.js in Your Project
First, ensure that you have Vue.js installed in your project. You can either use a CDN link or install it using npm:

<!-- Using a CDN link -->
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/vue"></script>

1 2	<!-- Using a CDN link --> <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/vue"></script>

Step 2: Define Your X-Template
Next, create an X-Template in your HTML file:

<div id="app">
  <script type="text/x-template" id="custom-template">
    <div>
      <h1>{{ title }}</h1>
      <p>{{ description }}</p>
    </div>
  </script>

  <!-- Use the template by referencing its id -->
  <component :is="currentTemplate"></component>
</div>

<div>

<h1>{{ title }}</h1>

<p>{{ description }}</p>

</div>

</script>

</div>

Step 3: Create the Vue Instance
Now, you need to create a Vue instance and specify the available X-Templates:

<script>
  new Vue({
    el: '#app',
    data: {
      currentTemplate: 'custom-template',
      title: 'Hello, Vue.js!',
      description: 'X-Templates are awesome!',
    },
  });
</script>

new Vue({

el: '#app',

data: {

currentTemplate: 'custom-template',

title: 'Hello, Vue.js!',

description: 'X-Templates are awesome!',

});

</script>

In this example, we have a Vue instance with a data object containing currentTemplate, title, and description. The currentTemplate variable holds the ID of the X-Template to be rendered.
Step 4: Run Your Application
Save your HTML file, open it in your browser, and you should see the rendered template with the title and description provided in the Vue instance.

Conclusion: X-Templates in Vue.js offer a convenient way to define templates directly within your HTML code. They provide encapsulation, reusability, and faster development, making them an excellent choice for specific scenarios.

Note:I’ve explored this while contributing to Laravel based project Bagisto, there are a lot more things to learn and you could also contribute to an enterprise-level open source Bagisto.

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