Differences between Methods and Computed Properties

What are Methods?

Methods in Vue.js are simple JavaScript functions defined within the methods object of a Vue component. They are called directly from the template or within other methods using this keyword. Methods are suitable for performing actions, such as event handling, form submissions, or any other imperative logic....

What are Computed Properties?

Computed properties in Vue.js are functions that are defined within the computed object of a Vue component. They are reactive and automatically re-evaluate whenever their dependent data properties change. Computed properties are suitable for deriving and caching computed values based on reactive data....

Use cases of each one of them

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Which is Better to Use: Methods or Computed Properties and Why?

The choice between methods and computed properties depends on the specific use case....

Differences between Methods and Computed Properties

Aspect Methods Computed Properties Invocation Called explicitly from the template or within other methods. Automatically re-evaluated based on reactive dependencies. Reactive Not reactive; execute when called. Reactive; recompute when dependent data changes. Caching Results not cached; execute each time method is called. Automatically cache results and recompute only when dependencies change. Use Case Suitable for imperative actions and complex logic. Ideal for deriving values from reactive data. Performance May lead to unnecessary re-renders if not optimized. Optimized for performance with caching mechanism....