How to use composition API in Vue2.0?
Assesses fundamental understanding of Vue.js conventions, runtime behavior, and memory/performance considerations.
Hiring managers look for precision, avoidance of ambiguous jargon, and ability to explain trade-offs under real production conditions.
Vue 2.0 does not have native support for the Composition API, but you can use it via the official plugin:@vue/composition-api.
Let's see the usage in step-by-step instructions,
- Install the Plugin
npm install @vue/composition-api
# or
yarn add @vue/composition-api
- Register the plugin in your
main.jsfile,
import Vue from 'vue';
import VueCompositionAPI from '@vue/composition-api';
Vue.use(VueCompositionAPI);
new Vue({
render: h => h(App),
}).$mount('#app');
- Using Composition API in Components
You can now use ref, reactive, computed, watch, onMounted, etc., in your Vue 2 components.
#### Example: Counter Component
<template>
<div>
<p>Count: {{ count }}</p>
<button @click="increment">Increment</button>
</div>
</template>
<script>
import { ref } from '@vue/composition-api';
export default {
setup() {
const count = ref(0);
const increment = () => {
count.value++;
};
return {
count,
increment,
};
},
};
</script>
Note:
- The
@vue/composition-apiplugin is compatible with Vue 2.6+. - It does not include all Vue 3 features (e.g.,
<script setup>, Suspense, Fragments). - Great for gradual migration or using modern Vue patterns in Vue 2.
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Candidate Response Strategy & Interview Tips
- Start with a concise one-sentence summary: Deliver a direct, confident answer first before expanding into nuances.
- Demonstrate real-world trade-offs: Discuss where this approach excels and when you would avoid it in production systems.
- Discuss complexity & edge cases: Proactively explain time/space complexity or boundary conditions (null values, scale limits).
- Prepare for interviewer follow-ups: Technical hiring panels frequently probe deeper into concurrency, backward compatibility, or alternative libraries.