Implementing a Dynamic Router Link Component in Vue.js with TypeScript

This challenge focuses on creating a reusable router link component in Vue.js using TypeScript. A well-designed router link component simplifies navigation within a Vue application and promotes code reusability. This exercise will solidify your understanding of Vue component creation, props, and integration with Vue Router.

Problem Description

You are tasked with creating a Vue component called AppLink that acts as a dynamic router link. This component should accept a to prop (representing the route destination) and a label prop (representing the text displayed to the user). The component should render an <a> tag with the href attribute set to the value of the to prop and the text content set to the label prop. The component should also leverage Vue Router's Link component to ensure proper navigation and prevent full page reloads.

Key Requirements:

• to Prop: Must accept a string or an object representing a route destination as defined by Vue Router.
• label Prop: Must accept a string representing the text to display for the link.
• Vue Router Integration: The component must use Vue Router's Link component internally to handle navigation. Do not use standard <a> tags directly for navigation.
• TypeScript: The component must be written in TypeScript, including proper type definitions for props.
• Reusability: The component should be easily reusable throughout your Vue application.

Expected Behavior:

When the AppLink component is rendered, it should display a clickable link with the specified label. Clicking the link should navigate the user to the route defined by the to prop, utilizing Vue Router's navigation system.

Edge Cases to Consider:

• Invalid to Prop: Handle cases where the to prop is invalid (e.g., not a string or a valid route object). While you don't need to throw an error, consider logging a warning or providing a default behavior.
• Empty label Prop: Handle cases where the label prop is empty or null. Consider displaying a default label or hiding the link entirely.
• Route Parameters: The to prop should correctly handle routes with parameters.

Examples

Example 1:

Input:
<AppLink to="/about" label="About Us" />
Output:
<a href="/about">About Us</a>
Explanation: A simple link to the "/about" route with the label "About Us".  Vue Router's Link component handles the navigation.

Example 2:

Input:
<AppLink to={{ name: 'product', params: { id: 123 } }} label="Product Details" />
Output:
<a href="/product/123">Product Details</a>
Explanation: A link to a named route "product" with a parameter "id" set to 123. Vue Router's Link component handles the navigation.

Example 3:

Input:
<AppLink to="/" label="" />
Output:
<a href="/"></a>
Explanation: A link to the root route with an empty label. The link will be rendered but will not display any text.

Constraints

• The component must be written in TypeScript.
• The component must use Vue Router's Link component.
• The component must accept both string and object formats for the to prop.
• The component should be relatively concise and easy to understand.
• Assume Vue Router is already installed and configured in your project.

Notes

• Consider using the v-bind directive to dynamically bind the to prop to the Link component's to attribute.
• Think about how to handle potential errors or invalid input gracefully.
• Focus on creating a reusable and well-typed component.
• You can use any Vue 3 syntax.