How can I use CryptoJS with Vuex in a Vue 3 application?

How can I use CryptoJS with Vuex in a Vue 3 application?

You can integrate CryptoJS with Vuex by creating a Vuex store module that utilizes CryptoJS for encryption and decryption.

Can you show me a code example of how to set this up?

Sure! First, install CryptoJS using npm. Then, create a Vuex module like this:

import CryptoJS from 'crypto-js';

const state = { encryptedData: '' };
const mutations = { setEncryptedData(state, data) { state.encryptedData = data; } };
const actions = { encryptData({ commit }, data) { const encrypted = CryptoJS.AES.encrypt(data, 'secret key').toString(); commit('setEncryptedData', encrypted); } };
export default { state, mutations, actions }; 

What about decrypting the data?

To decrypt the data, you can add a new action in your Vuex module:

decryptData({ state }) { const bytes = CryptoJS.AES.decrypt(state.encryptedData, 'secret key'); return bytes.toString(CryptoJS.enc.Utf8); }

Is it secure to use a hardcoded secret key?

Hardcoding secret keys is not recommended for production. Consider using environment variables or a secure vault.