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Build a Dynamic Rendering API in Vue.js

This challenge focuses on creating a flexible rendering API within a Vue.js application using TypeScript. You'll build a component that can dynamically render other Vue components based on configuration data, enabling powerful template-driven UI generation. This is a common pattern for building dashboards, form builders, and flexible content management systems.

Problem Description

Your task is to create a DynamicRenderer component in Vue.js using TypeScript. This component should accept a configuration object that describes what Vue component to render, along with any necessary props. The DynamicRenderer should then instantiate and render the specified component within its template.

Key Requirements:

  1. Dynamic Component Loading: The DynamicRenderer must be able to load and render any registered Vue component.
  2. Prop Passing: It should accurately pass props to the dynamically rendered component.
  3. Configuration Interface: Define a clear TypeScript interface for the rendering configuration.
  4. Error Handling: Gracefully handle cases where a specified component is not found.

Expected Behavior:

When the DynamicRenderer component receives a valid configuration, it should render the corresponding Vue component with the provided props. If the component name in the configuration does not match any registered components, it should display an error message or a placeholder.

Edge Cases:

  • What happens if the component name in the configuration is empty or null?
  • What happens if the props provided are of an incorrect type for the target component? (While full prop validation is outside the scope, consider how the component might behave).
  • What if the component configuration is missing entirely?

Examples

Example 1:

{
  "component": "MyButton",
  "props": {
    "label": "Click Me",
    "variant": "primary"
  }
}

Expected Output: Renders a MyButton component with label="Click Me" and variant="primary".

Example 2:

{
  "component": "MyInput",
  "props": {
    "modelValue": "Initial Text",
    "placeholder": "Enter your name"
  }
}

Expected Output: Renders a MyInput component with modelValue="Initial Text" and placeholder="Enter your name".

Example 3:

{
  "component": "NonExistentComponent",
  "props": {}
}

Expected Output: Renders a placeholder or error message indicating "Component 'NonExistentComponent' not found."

Constraints

  • The solution must be implemented in Vue.js using the Composition API and TypeScript.
  • All component registration and rendering logic must be managed within the DynamicRenderer component.
  • The configuration object will be passed as a prop to the DynamicRenderer.
  • You can assume that any component names provided in the configuration will correspond to components that are globally registered or imported into the scope where DynamicRenderer is used.

Notes

  • Consider using Vue's built-in <component :is="componentName"> dynamic component feature.
  • Think about how you will handle the mapping of component names (strings) to actual component definitions.
  • For error handling, a simple message like "Component not found" is sufficient.
  • You will need to create dummy components (e.g., MyButton, MyInput) to test your DynamicRenderer. These dummy components can be very simple, just displaying their props or a placeholder.
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