The gothinkster/vue-realworld-example-app is a fully-fledged Vue.js application that implements the RealWorld specification. It serves as a demonstration of how to build a medium.com clone using Vue.js, showcasing best practices and modern development techniques. This project is part of the larger "RealWorld" initiative, which aims to create exemplary fullstack applications across various frameworks and platforms.

Pros

• Provides a complete, production-ready Vue.js application structure
• Implements a real-world scenario, making it an excellent learning resource
• Follows Vue.js best practices and conventions
• Integrates with a standardized backend API, allowing for easy comparison with other frontend frameworks

Cons

• May be overwhelming for beginners due to its complexity
• Requires understanding of advanced Vue.js concepts
• Some dependencies might become outdated over time
• Limited customization options as it adheres strictly to the RealWorld spec

Code Examples

1. Vuex store module example:

import { TagsService } from "@/common/api.service";

export const state = {
  tags: []
};

export const actions = {
  async fetchTags({ commit }) {
    const { data } = await TagsService.get();
    commit("setTags", data.tags);
  }
};

export const mutations = {
  setTags(state, tags) {
    state.tags = tags;
  }
};

This code demonstrates how to set up a Vuex store module for managing tags in the application.

2. Vue component example:

<template>
  <nav class="navbar navbar-light">
    <div class="container">
      <a class="navbar-brand" href="index.html">conduit</a>
      <ul class="nav navbar-nav pull-xs-right">
        <li class="nav-item">
          <router-link
            class="nav-link"
            active-class="active"
            exact
            :to="{ name: 'home' }"
          >
            Home
          </router-link>
        </li>
        <!-- More nav items -->
      </ul>
    </div>
  </nav>
</template>

<script>
export default {
  name: "RwvHeader"
};
</script>

This code shows a Vue component for the application's header, including navigation links.

3. API service example:

import Vue from "vue";
import axios from "axios";
import VueAxios from "vue-axios";
import { API_URL } from "@/common/config";

const ApiService = {
  init() {
    Vue.use(VueAxios, axios);
    Vue.axios.defaults.baseURL = API_URL;
  },

  setHeader() {
    Vue.axios.defaults.headers.common[
      "Authorization"
    ] = `Token ${JwtService.getToken()}`;
  },

  query(resource, params) {
    return Vue.axios.get(resource, params).catch(error => {
      throw new Error(`[RWV] ApiService ${error}`);
    });
  },

  // More methods...
};

export default ApiService;

This code demonstrates how to set up an API service using axios for making HTTP requests.

Getting Started

To get started with the Vue RealWorld Example App:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/gothinkster/vue-realworld-example-app.git
   

2. Install dependencies:

   cd vue-realworld-example-app
   npm install
   

3. Run the development server:

   npm run serve
   

4. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 to see the app running.