How can I implement authentication in Vue.js using Vuex and Vue Router?

How can I implement authentication in Vue.js using Vuex and Vue Router?

To implement authentication in Vue.js with Vuex and Vue Router, you can follow these steps: 1. Set up Vuex for state management. 2. Create a store module for authentication. 3. Use Vue Router to protect routes based on authentication state. 4. Implement login and logout actions in your Vuex store.

What should I include in my Vuex store for authentication?

In your Vuex store, include state properties like 'isAuthenticated' and 'user', mutations to update these properties, and actions for login and logout.

How do I protect routes in Vue Router?

You can protect routes in Vue Router by using navigation guards. Check the authentication state in the 'beforeEnter' guard of your routes.

Can you give me an example of a login action in Vuex?

Sure! Here's a simple example of a login action:

login({ commit }, userCredentials) {
  // Perform API call to authenticate user
  // On success:
  commit('SET_USER', user);
  commit('SET_AUTH', true);
}