How to implement a dropdown menu in Vue.js

Implementing a dropdown menu in Vue.js involves creating a component that manages the state of the dropdown (open or closed) and renders the menu items accordingly. Here's a simple example to get you started:

1. Create a Dropdown component:

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   <!-- Dropdown.vue -->
   <template>
     <div class="dropdown">
       <button @click="toggleDropdown">Toggle Dropdown</button>
       <ul v-if="isOpen" @click="selectItem">
         <li v-for="item in items" :key="item.id">{{ item.label }}</li>
       </ul>
     </div>
   </template>
   
   <script>
   export default {
     data() {
       return {
         isOpen: false,
         items: [
           { id: 1, label: 'Item 1' },
           { id: 2, label: 'Item 2' },
           { id: 3, label: 'Item 3' },
         ],
       };
     },
     methods: {
       toggleDropdown() {
         this.isOpen = !this.isOpen;
       },
       selectItem(event) {
         const selectedItem = event.target.textContent;
         // You can emit an event or perform any action with the selected item
         console.log(`Selected Item: ${selectedItem}`);
         this.isOpen = false; // Close the dropdown after selecting an item
       },
     },
   };
   </script>
   
   <<style scoped>
   .dropdown {
     position: relative;
   }
   
   ul {
     list-style-type: none;
     padding: 0;
     margin: 0;
     position: absolute;
     top: 100%;
     left: 0;
     background-color: #fff;
     border: 1px solid #ccc;
     box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
   }
   
   li {
     padding: 8px;
     cursor: pointer;
   }
   </style>
   

2. Use the Dropdown component in your parent component:

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   <!-- App.vue -->
   <template>
     <div id="app">
       <Dropdown />
     </div>
   </template>
   
   <script>
   import Dropdown from './components/Dropdown.vue';
   
   export default {
     components: {
       Dropdown,
     },
   };
   </script>
   
   <style>
   #app {
     text-align: center;
     margin-top: 60px;
   }
   </style>
   

This is a basic example, and you can customize it further based on your needs. The Dropdown component uses a button to toggle the dropdown state and a list of items that are displayed when the dropdown is open. You can enhance it with animations, styles, and additional features as required for your application.