Integrating PrimeVue for AutoComplete and Calendar in Vue 3
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Chapter 1: Introduction to PrimeVue
In this guide, we will explore how to begin developing applications with Vue 3 using the PrimeVue UI framework. PrimeVue provides a range of components, including AutoComplete and Calendar, which enhance the user experience.
Section 1.1: Setting Up AutoComplete
To incorporate the AutoComplete feature from PrimeVue, we can easily add it to our Vue 3 application. Below is an example of how to set it up.
import { createApp } from "vue"; import App from "./App.vue"; import PrimeVue from "primevue/config"; import AutoComplete from "primevue/autocomplete";
const app = createApp(App); app.use(PrimeVue); app.component("AutoComplete", AutoComplete); app.mount("#app");
In this snippet, we import the AutoComplete component in main.js. The suggestions property accepts an array of suggestions, which will be displayed in the item slot. We also listen to the complete event to trigger a search function that filters items based on the user’s input.
Section 1.2: Utilizing the Calendar Component
PrimeVue also features a Calendar component, ideal for rendering a date picker. Here’s how to implement it:
import { createApp } from "vue"; import App from "./App.vue"; import PrimeVue from "primevue/config"; import Calendar from 'primevue/calendar';
const app = createApp(App); app.use(PrimeVue); app.component("Calendar", Calendar); app.mount("#app");
After importing and registering the Calendar component, you can use it within your components to display an input that opens a date picker when clicked. By binding the selected date to a reactive property using v-model, you can easily manage the chosen date.
Implementing Multi-Date Selection
To allow for multiple date selections, simply modify the selectionMode property:
<Calendar v-model="value" selectionMode="multiple" />
This allows value to be an array containing multiple dates. For selecting a date range, set selectionMode to 'range':
<Calendar v-model="value" selectionMode="range" />
This configuration enables the selection of two dates—designating a start and end date.
Customizing Date Format
You can customize the format of the selected date using the dateFormat property. The format string can include various components, such as:
- d — Day of the month (no leading zero)
- dd — Day of the month (2 digits)
- mm — Month of the year (2 digits)
- yy — Year (4 digits)
This flexibility allows you to tailor the date presentation to your needs.
Conclusion
Incorporating AutoComplete dropdowns and date pickers into your Vue 3 applications is straightforward with PrimeVue. These components significantly enhance user interaction and functionality.
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