Using SVG and Vue.js: A complete guide

The article explores the integration of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) within Vue.js applications, offering insights into three primary methods: using standard HTML SVGs, employing vue-svg-loader, and creating SVG Vue components. Each method has its advantages and drawbacks, with standard HTML SVGs being straightforward but limiting in terms of styling, vue-svg-loader allowing SVGs to be used like Vue components but requiring configuration changes, and SVG Vue components offering the greatest flexibility and control at the cost of manual setup. The author emphasizes the benefits of SVGs, such as scalability and reduced bandwidth compared to raster images, and provides practical examples, including creating dynamic and accessible SVG components. The article also highlights important considerations for SVG accessibility and offers tips for optimizing SVG files using tools like SVGO. It concludes by recommending Vue SVG components for their convenience and control, despite the initial setup required, and underscores the value of SVG and Vue as a powerful combination for frontend development.