How to handle transitions in Vue.js

In Vue.js, transitions allow you to apply effects when elements are inserted, updated, or removed from the DOM. Vue provides a transition system that can be used with CSS classes or JavaScript hooks. Here's a guide on how to handle transitions in Vue.js:

Using CSS Transitions:

1. Define CSS Classes:

Create CSS classes for the transition effect. Vue.js will automatically add these classes during different stages of the transition.

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/* fade-in transition */
.fade-enter-active, .fade-leave-active {
  transition: opacity 0.5s;
}
.fade-enter, .fade-leave-to {
  opacity: 0;
}

2. Use transition Wrapper:

Wrap the element you want to transition with the transition component.

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<template>
  <transition name="fade">
    <p v-if="show">Hello, Vue.js!</p>
  </transition>
</template>

<script>
export default {
  data() {
    return {
      show: true
    };
  }
};
</script>

Using JavaScript Hooks:

1. Define Transition Hooks:

You can use JavaScript hooks for more control. Here's an example using beforeEnter, enter, and leave hooks.

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<template>
  <transition 
    @before-enter="beforeEnter"
    @enter="enter"
    @leave="leave"
  >
    <p v-if="show">Hello, Vue.js!</p>
  </transition>
</template>

<script>
export default {
  data() {
    return {
      show: true
    };
  },
  methods: {
    beforeEnter(el) {
      el.style.opacity = 0;
    },
    enter(el, done) {
      el.offsetHeight; // trigger reflow
      el.style.transition = "opacity 0.5s";
      el.style.opacity = 1;
      done();
    },
    leave(el, done) {
      el.style.transition = "opacity 0.5s";
      el.style.opacity = 0;
      done();
    }
  }
};
</script>