How do I integrate Vue Router with Vuex in a server-side rendered application?

How do I integrate Vue Router with Vuex in a server-side rendered application?

To integrate Vue Router with Vuex in a server-side rendered (SSR) application, you need to ensure that both libraries are properly configured to work together. First, set up your Vue Router with routes that can handle server-side rendering. Then, in your Vuex store, you can manage the state that corresponds to the current route. Make sure to use the router.beforeEach hook to fetch data before rendering the component.

Can you provide a code example for this integration?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

// router.js
import Vue from 'vue';
import Router from 'vue-router';
import store from './store';

Vue.use(Router);

const router = new Router({
  routes: [
    { path: '/example', component: ExampleComponent }
  ]
});

router.beforeEach((to, from, next) => {
  // Fetch data for the route
  store.dispatch('fetchData', to.params.id).then(() => {
    next();
  });
});

export default router;

This code sets up a route and fetches data from the Vuex store before navigating.

What are the common pitfalls to avoid during this integration?

Common pitfalls include not properly handling asynchronous data fetching, which can lead to rendering issues. Also, ensure that your Vuex state is correctly initialized on the server side to avoid mismatches between server-rendered and client-rendered content.

How can I test this integration?

You can test the integration by writing unit tests for your Vuex actions and components, and using tools like Jest or Mocha. Additionally, you can perform end-to-end tests with Cypress to ensure that the routing and state management work as expected in your SSR application.