Create a WordPress plugin with Vue.js in the admin area

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to develop a WordPress plugin using Vue.js in the admin area. Combining the power of WordPress and Vue.js will allow you to create interactive and dynamic user interfaces for your plugin. The final result will be an admin page displaying a message generated by Vue.js.

Step 1: Set up the environment:

1. Ensure you have a WordPress installation on your local or remote server.
2. Create a folder for your plugin inside the “wp-content/plugins” directory of your WordPress installation.
3. Inside your plugin folder, create a file named “index.php”.

Step 2: Add the plugin code:

1. Open the “index.php” file and add the following code:

<?php;

2. Save the file.

Step 3: Create the custom script file:

1. Create a folder named “assets” inside your plugin folder.
2. Inside the “assets” folder, create a folder named “js”.
3. Inside the “js” folder, create a file named “plugin.js”.
4. Open the “plugin.js” file and add the following code:

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {;

5. Save the file.

Step 4: Create the admin page:

1. Open the “index.php” file again and add the following code:

function wp_vue_admin_page() {
    echo '<div id="your-plugin-admin">';'<h1>{{ message }}</h1>';'</div>';
}

function wp_vue_admin_menu() {
    add_menu_page(
        'Tu Plugin de WordPress',
        'Tu Plugin',
        'manage_options',
        'your-plugin-admin',
        'wp_vue_admin_page',
        'dashicons-admin-generic',
        99
    );
}
add_action( 'admin_menu', 'wp_vue_admin_menu' );

2. Save the file.

Step 5: Activate the plugin:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to the “Plugins” section.
3. Find your plugin's name in the list and click “Activate”.

Step 6: Verify the result:

1. Go to the “Your Plugin” section in the admin dashboard.
2. You should see a message saying “Hello from Vue.js!” generated by Vue.js.

Conclusion:

In this tutorial, you have learned how to develop a WordPress plugin using Vue.js in the admin area. You can now leverage Vue.js capabilities to create interactive and dynamic user interfaces in your WordPress plugin. Explore more about Vue.js and customize your plugin according to your needs!

Remember that this tutorial provides a basic introduction to getting started with Vue.js in the WordPress admin area. As you become more familiar with Vue.js, you will be able to implement more advanced features and extend your plugin's functionality. Enjoy programming with Vue.js and WordPress!