Breadcrumb

The Breadcrumb Component is a Vue.js component designed to display breadcrumb navigation for a website. Breadcrumbs are a navigation aid that helps users understand their current location within the site’s hierarchy. This component is dynamic and adjusts its display based on the current path and context.

Overview

The Breadcrumb Component uses a model object to configure its behavior and appearance. It generates breadcrumb navigation links dynamically based on the URL path and provided data.

Model Documentation

The model object should be structured to provide necessary configuration and data for the breadcrumb navigation:

Model Structure

id: String
A unique identifier for the component, used for the component’s id attribute and potential custom styling.

cssClass: String
Optional CSS class(es) for additional styling of the breadcrumb container.

header: String
Optional header text for the breadcrumb container.

Example Model

{
  "id": "breadcrumb-1",
  "cssClass": "custom-breadcrumb",
  "header": "You are here"
}

Component Structure

The component utilizes Vue.js to handle dynamic breadcrumb generation based on the current URL path and context.

HTML Template

The HTML template for the breadcrumb component is as follows:

JavaScript

The JavaScript part of the component manages the dynamic data and logic for rendering breadcrumbs:

Explanation

Props:

model: The component receives a model object as a prop, which contains configuration and data for rendering.

Data:

data: Stores the model object.

path: Holds the current path segment derived from the URL.

title: Represents the current title for the breadcrumb navigation.

categories: An array of category objects used to generate breadcrumb links.

Methods:

getAlignmentClass(alignment): Determines the CSS class for text alignment based on the alignment value.

Created Lifecycle Hook:

created(): Processes the URL to determine the current path and title. It also fetches category data based on the path and updates the categories and title properties.

Mounted Lifecycle Hook:

mounted(): Intended for additional setup if required, such as initializing plugins or making further data fetches.

Define the Vue Component:

Use Vue.component() or app.component() to register the component.

Create the Template:

Structure the HTML to include a breadcrumb navigation list.

Use Vue.js directives (v-if, v-for, :href, etc.) for dynamic rendering.

Implement JavaScript Logic:

Define props for the model object.

Initialize data and implement methods for functionality.

Use the created() lifecycle hook to handle URL parsing and data fetching.

Customize Styling and Layout:

Adjust CSS classes and styles according to your design requirements.

Test and Debug:

Ensure the component functions correctly in various scenarios and screen sizes.

Debug any issues related to data binding or rendering.

Deploy the Component:

Integrate the component into your Vue.js application and deploy it as part of your project.

This documentation provides a complete guide to the Breadcrumb Component, including how to configure and use it effectively.

Documentation: Breadcrumb Component#

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Model Documentation#

Model Structure#

Example Model#

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Steps to Create Your Own Breadcrumb Component#

Documentation: Breadcrumb Component