You are faced with a dilemma - it's either embracing the history or the abstract approach, but not both simultaneously. However, there are alternative methods to consider.
Strategy 1: Implement history mode by using query params for steps
Instead of traditional routes like /step-1 or /step-2, incorporate them as part of the query parameters. For instance:
- Index route:
example.com/?step=1, example.com/?step=2
- Result route:
example.com/result/:userId
Strategy 2: Utilize abstract mode along with a higher order component
In this scenario, set up a router with abstract functionality to maintain state without altering the browser's URL structure.
Create a higher order component such as AppComponent, integrating custom regular expressions for routing identification:
// Matching the route /result/:userId
const IS_RESULT = new RegExp('/result/(\\d+)$');
// Defining RegExp groups for step
const IS_STEP = new RegExp('/step-(\\d+)$');
export default class AppComponent extends Vue {
// Leveraging the created hook in Vue.js
created() {
const path = window.location.pathname;
// Handling top-level routing within the application
if (IS_STEP.test(path)) {
// Implement specific actions for step-1/step-2/etc.
} if (IS_RESULT.test(path)) {
// Perform tasks for /result/:userId
// Access userId
const groups = IS_RESULT.exec(path);
const userId = groups[1];
} else {
// Redirect to an Error page
throw new Error('Unknown route');
}
}
}
Strategy 3: Embrace Multi-page SPA architecture
This involves creating two distinct single page applications. The initial app will encompass routes like /step-1, /step-2, etc., utilizing abstract mode. On the other hand, the second application will feature the /result/:userId route with history mode.
In this setup, when users navigate to step-5, instead of adding a new state to the router, leverage the HTML5 history API to modify the router and trigger a mandatory page refresh. Various techniques can be employed to achieve this transition seamlessly.