Creating a Video Player Using Vue 3 and JavaScript
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Introduction to Vue 3
Vue 3 represents the most recent iteration of the user-friendly Vue JavaScript framework, which enables the development of front-end applications. In this guide, we will explore how to construct a video player utilizing Vue 3 and JavaScript.
Setting Up the Project
To initiate our Vue project, we can use the Vue CLI. First, we need to install it by executing the following command:
npm install -g @vue/cli
or, if you prefer Yarn:
yarn global add @vue/cli
After installation, we can create our project by running:
vue create video-player
Opt for the default settings to establish the project.
Creating the Video Player
We will develop the video player component using the following template:
<template>
<video width="320" height="240" ref="videoPlayer">
<source
type="video/mp4"/>
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</video>
<div>
<button @click="play">play</button>
<button @click="pause">pause</button>
<button @click="stop">stop</button>
<button @click="setSpeed(0.5)">0.5x</button>
<button @click="setSpeed(1)">1x</button>
<button @click="setSpeed(1.5)">1.5x</button>
<button @click="setSpeed(2)">2x</button>
</div>
</template>
<script>
export default {
name: "App",
methods: {
play() {
this.$refs.videoPlayer.play();},
pause() {
this.$refs.videoPlayer.pause();},
stop() {
const { videoPlayer } = this.$refs;
videoPlayer.pause();
videoPlayer.currentTime = 0;
},
setSpeed(speed) {
this.$refs.videoPlayer.playbackRate = speed;},
},
};
</script>
In this code, we define a video element with a reference assigned. The width and height attributes specify the video dimensions. The source element points to the MP4 file we wish to play.
Additionally, we create buttons to control playback, including play, pause, stop, and options to adjust playback speed.
Play, Pause, and Stop Functionality
The play method is invoked to begin playback by accessing the videoPlayer reference through this.$refs.videoPlayer and calling the play method on the video element. The pause method similarly retrieves the videoPlayer reference and pauses the video.
While there isn’t a dedicated stop method for video elements, we can simulate this functionality by pausing the video and resetting its currentTime to zero. The playback speed can be adjusted via the playbackRate property, allowing for speeds as low as half the normal rate or greater than normal speed.
Conclusion
Integrating a video player into a web application using Vue 3 and JavaScript is straightforward and effective.
For a practical demonstration, check out this video:
This tutorial will guide you through building a movie app with Vue 3, providing a hands-on experience in working with this framework.
For further insights, watch this promotional video on creating a custom video player with Vue.js: