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Vue.js setup() Hook

Organize reactive state, computed values, methods, and lifecycle hooks with Vue's setup function.

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  • Entry point for Composition API: Central hub in Vue 3 for defining component logic, replacing or complementing Options API.
  • Creates reactive state: Uses ref or reactive to define data that triggers UI updates on changes.
  • Sets up computed properties: Defines memoized, reactive values with computed for efficient dependency updates.
  • Defines methods: Declares functions for component logic or event handling within setup().
  • Handles lifecycle hooks: Supports hooks like onMounted or onUnmounted for lifecycle-specific code.
  • Runs before component creation: Executes before beforeCreate and created hooks to initialize logic.
  • Promotes modular code: Enables reusable, organized logic via composables for better maintainability.
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