Vue v-for Directive
Example
Using the v-for directive to create a list of mammals, based on an array:
<template>
<h2>Example v-for Directive</h2>
<p>Using the v-for directive to create a list of mammals based on an array.</p>
<ul>
<li v-for="x in animals">{{ x }}</li>
</ul>
</template>
See more examples below.
Definition and Usage
The v-for directive is used to render multiple elements based on a data source.
The v-for directive is used with a syntax "(item, key, index) in dataSource", where:
- The
"item"alias represents an element inside the"dataSource". - The
"key"alias can be used to get the property names if the data source is an object. - The
"index"alias can be used if the data source is an array or an object. - The
"dataSource"must be the name of the actual data source you are looping through.
You can choose the names of the "item", "key" and "index" aliases yourself, but the order is "item, key, index".
These are the data sources that can be used by the v-for directive:
| Data Source Type | Details | |
|---|---|---|
Array |
v-for loops through the array, and the element and the index of each element can be picked out and used. |
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Object |
v-for loops through the Object. The property names, values and indexes can be picked out and used. |
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number |
v-for renders a list, where each item is a number from one, and last number is the number provided. The index of each element can also be picked out. |
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string |
v-for loops through the string. Each character and its index can be picked out and used. |
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Iterable |
v-for can also loop through iterables. Iterables are values that use the Iterable Protocol, like Map and Set. |
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Note: To optimize performance, Vue reuses elements created with v-for when the data source gets manipulated. This can lead strange results (explained here). To prevent Vue from reusing elements wrongfully when using v-for, you should always use the special key attribute with v-bind, to mark each element uniquely (see Example 6).
More Examples
Example 1
Using the v-for directive to render a list of mammals, based on an array, and also picking the index of each element in the array:
<template>
<h2>Example v-for Directive</h2>
<p>Using the v-for directive to create a list of mammals, and the index of each mammal, based on an array.</p>
<ul>
<li v-for="(x, index) in animals">On index {{ index }}: "{{ x }}"</li>
</ul>
</template>
<script>
export default {
data() {
return {
animals: ['Tiger','Zebra','Wolf','Crocodile','Seal']
};
}
};
</script>
Example 2
Using the v-for directive to render a list of properties, picking out the property name and value for every property in an object:
<template>
<h2>Example v-for Directive</h2>
<p>Using the v-for directive on an Object to create a list of the object properties and the respective property values.</p>
<ul>
<li v-for="(x, key) in animal">(Property name: value) = ({{ key }}: {{ x }})</li>
</ul>
</template>
<script>
export default {
data() {
return {
animal: {
name: 'Lion',
heightCM: 110,
weightKG: 150
}
};
}
};
</script>
Example 3
Using the v-for directive to render a list based on a number:
<template>
<h2>Example v-for Directive</h2>
<p>Using the v-for directive with number to render a list with that number of elements.</p>
<ul>
<li v-for="(x, index) in 10">Item: {{ x }}, index: {{ index }}</li>
</ul>
</template>
Example 4
Using the v-for directive to loop through a string of characters:
<template>
<h2>Example v-for Directive</h2>
<p>Using the v-for directive to loop through the characters in a string.</p>
<ul>
<li v-for="(x, index) in 'Ice cream'">Item: "{{ x }}", index: {{ index }}</li>
</ul>
</template>
Example 5
Using the v-for directive to loop through an object created with the Iterable Protocol:
<template>
<h2>Example v-for Directive</h2>
<p>Using the v-for directive to render a list, based on an object created with the Iterable Protocol.</p>
<ul>
<li v-for="value in iterableObject">{{ value }}</li>
</ul>
</template>
<script>
export default {
data() {
return {
iterableObject: this.createIterable(['City', 'Park', 'River'])
};
},
methods: {
createIterable(array) {
let currentIndex = -1;
return {
[Symbol.iterator]: function () {
return {
next: () => {
if (currentIndex < array.length - 1) {
currentIndex++;
return { value: array[currentIndex], done: false };
} else {
return { done: true };
}
}
};
}
};
}
}
};
</script>
Example 6
Using the v-for directive to render one div element for every character in a string. It is always recommended tu use v-bind:key with the v-for directive:
<template>
<h2>Example v-for Directive</h2>
<p>Using the v-for directive with 'v-bind:key' to render DIV elements, based on a string of characters.</p>
<div id="wrapper">
<div v-for="x in text" v-bind:key="x">{{ x }}</div>
</div>
</template>
<script>
export default {
data() {
return {
text: 'I love ice cream.'
};
}
};
</script>
<style>
#wrapper {
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
width: 280px;
}
#wrapper > div {
margin: 5px;
padding: 5px 10px;
border: solid black 1px;
background-color: lightgreen;
}
</style>
Related Pages
JavaScript Tutorial: JS Iterrables
Vue Tutorial: Vue v-for Directive
Vue Tutorial: Vue v-for Components
Vue Tutorial: Vue Animations with v-for
Vue Reference: Vue 'key' Attribute