Reactive Frameworks - Vue.js

HTML All The Things - Web Development, Web Design, Small Business

In this episode we discuss our journey from static and CMS driven sites to reactive frameworks, specifically Vue.js.

Segment 1 - Static to Reactive

• Started by creating simple static sites - no need for reactive elements
• When dynamic/reactive content was needed we would use document.createElement

Segment 2 - CMS to Reactive

• We would use Wordpress, CouchCMS, or Webflow for any content management that our users would need
• Eventually elements became too varied and a dynamic solution was needed - reactive frameworks
• The "Hub" presented a unique issue of not having a standard layout while still being "posts" (the episode clarifies this point)

Segment 3 - How We Plan to Use Vue.js

• Quick start guide for people to get up and running
• HexDash a collaborative project that people can contribute to
• Vue.js components - great for reusability
• Vue.js will be used in the making of the HTML All The Things website

Segment 4 - Matt's Experience Getting Quickly Started with Vue.js

• Moving over from a typical experience using vanilla HTML/CSS/JS, SASS, Bootstrap, Webflow, or CouchCMS
• Prior experience with CLI and NPM
• First time using Visual Studio Code

Web News - Trendy & Loud vs Silence

• NodeJS vs PHP
• Big frameworks vs old ones
  • WordPress power 31% of the internet (Source: https://wordpress.com)
  • WordPress vs Webflow
  • Workflow conflicts
• Are freelancers using bleeding edge technology, while the rest of the industry (specifically big enterprise) still using "old" tech?