Скачать или смотреть How to Pass Hidden Inputs to a Form Object in Vue.js

Learn how to effectively use hidden inputs in Vue.js forms and pass their values alongside other data upon submission.
---
This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/66421550/ asked by the user 'user3714932' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/3714932/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/66430558/ provided by the user 'Tim' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/2908832/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions.

Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: Vue pass hidden inputs to form object

Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l...
The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license.

If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com.
---
How to Pass Hidden Inputs to a Form Object in Vue.js

When building forms in Vue.js, developers often encounter the need to include hidden inputs. These inputs can be valuable for carrying additional information needed to process user submissions without displaying them on the form interface. In this post, we’ll explore how to effectively use hidden inputs in a nested v-for loop within a Vue component, addressing a specific challenge where users need to pass the IDs of properties and house types as hidden inputs to a form object.

Understanding the Problem

Consider a scenario where you have a form that involves nested loops displaying properties and the types of houses associated with those properties. Your aim is to collect user inputs along with some hidden data. The challenge arises because v-model, which binds data to form elements, does not function with hidden inputs. As a result, the values from these hidden inputs cannot be directly tied to your form state.

Here's a sample structure of the problem:

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

This raises the question: How do we collect the values of the hidden inputs to submit alongside the rest of the form data?

Solution Overview

To effectively manage hidden inputs in your Vue form, you can directly assign values to your form object in the data section of your Vue component. This approach simplifies the process and ensures that the hidden inputs are included in the form submission.

Step-by-Step Solution

Define Your Form Object: Initialize your form object in the data section of your component. Make sure to include properties for the hidden inputs that you want to collect.

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Collect Inputs on Submission: In your submit method, ensure that you gather all relevant information—including values intended for your hidden fields—before sending the data to your backend.

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Example Component Utilizing Hidden Inputs

Here’s an illustrative example of how you can create a simple form with hidden inputs, demonstrating how they can be passed to the form object smoothly:

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Conclusion

In summary, while hidden inputs are generally not interactive, they can still be vital for collecting and sending data in a Vue.js application. By manually binding them to your form object in the component's data, you ensure that all necessary information is transmitted upon form submission. Implementing this method effectively enhances the integrity of your form's data collection process.

Now you're equipped with insights on how to handle hidden inputs in your Vue forms! Happy coding!