What is the template Tag in Vue.js?

My Experience with the <template> Tag in Vue.js

When I was new to Vue.js, I noticed that almost every component used a particular tag. This made me curious because I had never heard of it before. So, I started exploring what this tag was and why it was so important in Vue.js.

What is the <template> Tag?

The <template> tag in Vue.js is a special HTML wrapper that holds a component’s structure. Unlike regular HTML tags like <p> or <h1>, it does not appear in the final webpage. Instead, it helps organize the component’s layout efficiently.

Why Use <template>?

• Keeps code clean by separating structure from logic.
• Supports conditional rendering (v-if, v-else) without adding extra HTML wrappers.
• Works with v-for to group multiple elements in a loop.
• Used with v-slot to insert different content into a component as needed.

Example Usage:

Basic Component

<template>
  <h2>Hello!</h2>
</template>

<template v-if="isLoggedIn">
    <h2>Welcome!</h2>
</template>

<template v-for="item in items" :key="item.id">
    <p>{{ item.name }}</p>
</template>