Nimbus State Management for Vue

Overview

Nimbus is a lightweight, efficient state management library designed specifically for Vue.js applications, paired with a powerful CLI tool to streamline state management operations. It provides a simple yet flexible API for managing application state without the overhead of more complex solutions like Vuex, making it ideal for small to mid-sized projects that require straightforward state management with minimal setup.

Key Features

• Lightweight and Minimalistic: Focused on essential state management features.
• Easy to Learn and Use: Simple API and CLI commands make it accessible for developers of all skill levels.
• Dynamic Module Loading: Supports flexible and scalable state structures through dynamic loading of actions and mutations.
• CLI Tool: Offers command-line functionalities to generate actions, mutations, and templates, enhancing developer productivity and workflow.
• Customizable: Allows for easy customization and extension through a templating system for actions and mutations.

Installation

To install Nimbus and its CLI tool, use npm or yarn:

npm install nimbus-state

Quick Start Guide

Setting Up Nimbus

1. Create the Store: Use the setupStore.js to handle the dynamic importing of your actions and mutations.

   // src/nimbus/setupStore.js
   import Nimbus from "nimbus-state";
   
   async function loadModule(modulePath) {
     const module = await import(modulePath);
     return module.default;
   }
   
   async function setupStore() {
     const actions = await loadModule("./actions.js");
     const mutations = await loadModule("./mutations.js");
     const state = {
       users: [],
       products: [],
     };
   
     return new Nimbus({ state, mutations, actions });
   }
   
   export default setupStore;

2. Integrate Nimbus into Your Vue App: Modify the main.js to integrate Nimbus into your Vue application.

   // src/main.js
   import { createApp } from "vue";
   import App from "./App.vue";
   import setupStore from "./nimbus/setupStore";
   
   async function initApp() {
     const store = await setupStore();
     const app = createApp(App);
     app.provide("store", store); // Assuming Nimbus works similarly to Vuex
     app.mount("#app");
   }
   
   initApp().catch(console.error);

Using the CLI Tool

The Nimbus CLI enhances your development experience by automating the creation of state management components. Here's how you can use it:

Generate Actions and Mutations

• Generate a Mutation: Create a mutation template with a specified name.

  nimbus generate mutation setUserData

• Generate an Action: Create an action template that fetches user data.

  nimbus generate action fetchUserData

Manage Templates

• Create Custom Templates: Customize or create new templates for your project's specific needs.

  nimbus template create myCustomTemplate --type action

• Apply Templates: Apply a saved template to generate a new module.

  nimbus apply myCustomTemplate src/store/actions

Roadmap

• Enhanced Templating System: Expand the templating capabilities to support complex scenarios.
• Community-Driven Templates: Establish a repository for shared user templates.
• Performance Optimizations: Optimize for scalability in larger applications.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Whether improving documentation, adding features, or reporting bugs, your input is valued. See CONTRIBUTING.md for more details.

License

Nimbus is open source and available under the MIT license.