How to use Xano with Vue.js

Ever felt the need for a robust backend but don't want to dive deep into server-side code? Meet Xano, your new best friend. With Xano and Vue.js combined, you get the best of both worlds: a powerful, no-code backend and a progressive JavaScript framework for your frontend. Let's dive into how you can get these two working together.

1. Getting Started with Xano

Sign Up and Set Up Your Workspace

First things first, head on over to Xano's website and sign up for an account. Once you’re in, create a new workspace. This will be your backend hub where you manage your database, APIs, and everything in between.

Create a Database Table

Xano makes it a breeze to set up your database. Go to the "Database" section and create a new table. For example, if you're building a blog, you might create a Posts table with fields like title, content, and author.

Create an API Endpoint

Now, let's expose your data via an API. Head to the "API" section. Let's create a simple endpoint to fetch your Posts. Choose "GET" as the method, select your Posts table, and configure it to return all entries. Boom, you have an API!

2. Setting Up Vue.js

Create a New Vue Project

If you haven't already, install Vue CLI:

npm install -g @vue/cli

Next, create a new Vue project:

vue create my-vue-app

Navigate into your project folder:

cd my-vue-app

Install Axios

To make HTTP requests to your Xano backend, you'll need Axios. Install it using npm:

npm install axios

3. Integrating Xano with Vue.js

Fetch Data from Xano

In your Vue project, open src/components/HelloWorld.vue. Replace its contents with:

<template>
  <div>
    <h1>Blog Posts</h1>
    <div v-for="post in posts" :key="post.id">
      <h2> post.title </h2>
      <p> post.content </p>
    </div>
  </div>
</template>

<script>
import axios from 'axios';

export default 
  data() 
    return 
      posts: 
    ;
  ,
  created() 
    axios.get('https://YOUR_XANO_API_ENDPOINT')
      .then(response => 
        this.posts = response.data;
      )
      .catch(error => 
        console.error(error);
      );
  

</script>

<style scoped>
h1 
  color: #42b983;

</style>

Here’s what’s happening:

1. Template: Displays a list of blog posts.
2. Script: When the component is created (created() lifecycle hook), it makes a GET request to your Xano API endpoint using Axios. The response updates the posts array.
3. Style: Basic styling for your component.

Run Your Vue App

Fire up your app:

npm run serve

Navigate to http://localhost:8080 in your browser. You should see your blog posts fetched directly from Xano!

4. Going Further

That’s the basics! With Xano and Vue.js, the possibilities are endless. You can create more complex endpoints, handle form submissions, or even add authentication.

Tips

• Debugging: Use Vue Devtools and Xano’s API testing feature.
• Modularity: Break down your Vue components for better manageability.
• Security: Consider securing your API endpoints using Xano’s built-in authentication features.

Conclusion

Integrating Xano with Vue.js empowers you to build dynamic, data-driven applications with ease. The no-code backend capabilities of Xano paired with the flexibility of Vue.js can drastically reduce your development time and complexity. So, go ahead and build something awesome!