What are the differences between provide/inject and props in Vue 3?

What are the differences between provide/inject and props in Vue 3?

In Vue 3, props are used to pass data from a parent component to a child component, while provide/inject allows a parent component to provide data to any descendant component, regardless of how deep the component hierarchy is.

Can you give me an example of when to use provide/inject instead of props?

Sure! Use provide/inject when you have deeply nested components and want to avoid prop drilling. For instance, if you have a theme context that many components need access to, provide it at a high level and inject it where needed.

Are there any performance implications when using provide/inject?

Generally, provide/inject has minimal performance overhead, but it can make your component dependencies less explicit, which might complicate maintenance.

Is it possible to use both props and provide/inject in the same component?

Yes, you can use both in the same component. Props can be used for direct parent-to-child communication, while provide/inject can be used for broader data sharing across the component tree.