Dynamic Components in Vue 3

It sounds like you’re diving into some cool stuff with Vue 3! To achieve that dynamic dashboard experience, you can definitely use Vue’s dynamic component feature along with `v-if`, `v-else`, and state management in your setup.

Using Dynamic Components

In Vue 3, you can use the <component> element to switch between components dynamically based on user input. Here’s a quick example:

<template>
    <div>
        <select v-model="selectedComponent">
            <option value="chart">Chart</option>
            <option value="list">List</option>
        </select>

        <component :is="selectedComponent"></component>
    </div>
</template>

<script>
export default {
    data() {
        return {
            selectedComponent: 'chart' // default component
        }
    }
}
</script>
    

With this setup, when the user selects an option from the dropdown, the corresponding component (like a chart or a list) will render without needing a page reload.

Conditional Rendering with v-if

As for v-if, v-else, and v-show, you can absolutely use these to render specific components based on conditions. It’s helpful if you have more complex logic:

<template>
    <div>
        <button @click="showChart = true">Show Chart</button>
        <button @click="showList = true">Show List</button>

        <Chart v-if="showChart"/>
        <List v-if="showList"/>
    </div>
</template>

<script>
export default {
    data() {
        return {
            showChart: false,
            showList: false
        }
    }
}
</script>
    

In this case, you’re just toggling boolean states to control what components are displayed.

Managing State

For storing which component to render, you can indeed use Vue’s reactive state. If your dashboard gets a bit more complex, consider using Vuex or the Composition API’s reactive references.

Conclusion

So, you’ve got the tools you need to make a dynamic dashboard! Start small with `selectedComponent`, and as you get comfortable, explore using the state and `v-if` for more complicated scenarios. Good luck with your project, and happy coding!