Using Components Inside Another Component in Vue.js: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this blog post, we will explore how to effectively import and use a component inside another component in Vue.js. By following the steps outlined below, you will be able to import the desired component in a seamless manner.

Let’s assume you have a component called “Pixel”, which is located in the file src/components/Pixel.vue. Now, in order to import and use this Pixel component inside another component called “Canvas”, which resides in src/components/Canvas.vue, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the “Canvas.vue” file which contains the component you want to import.

Step 2: Inside the <script> tag of the Vue Single File Component, import the Pixel component using the following syntax:

import Pixel from './Pixel'

Step 3: Under the export default statement, add a components property with the imported component, like this:

export default {
  name: 'App',
  components: {
    Pixel
  }
}

Step 4: Now, you are ready to use the Pixel component in the <template> section of the “Canvas” component. Simply add the component tag as desired, like this:

<template>
  <p>Canvas</p>
  <Pixel />
</template>

That’s it! You have successfully imported the Pixel component inside the Canvas component, allowing you to utilize its functionality seamlessly.

By following these steps, you can easily import and use components inside other components in Vue.js. This approach allows for a modular and organized codebase, making your Vue.js application more maintainable and scalable.

Tags: Vue.js, component import, Vue Single File Component, modular components