Michael Thiessen

State Management
Patterns in Vue

Tired of prop drilling through endless component layers?

Struggling with components that are tightly coupled and hard to maintain?

Wondering when to use global state vs local state vs something in between?

This workshop is for you if you want to:

  • Stop prop drilling — Learn systematic approaches to avoid passing data through multiple component layers
  • Decide between passing objects vs individual props — Understand when each approach reduces coupling and future refactoring
  • Share state between distant components — Master techniques for components that need the same data but are far apart in your component tree
  • Build lightweight data stores — Create composable-based state management without external libraries using Vue's composition API
  • Organize complex components — Use proven patterns to create logical boundaries in large components
  • Make incremental architectural improvements — Refactor existing codebases safely without risky large-scale changes

...and more!

Who It's For

This workshop is designed for Vue developers who:

  • Want to improve component architecture and avoid common pitfalls
  • Are dealing with prop drilling and complex state management
  • Prefer library-agnostic solutions using Vue's built-in capabilities
  • Need systematic approaches to component design decisions
  • Want to make architectural improvements without breaking existing code

What You'll Learn

Key Skills You'll Master:

  • How to eliminate prop drilling without heavy state management libraries
  • When to pass whole objects vs individual properties to components
  • Techniques for sharing state between components that are far apart
  • Creating lightweight, composable data stores with Vue's built-in reactivity
  • Maintaining single source of truth while keeping components decoupled
  • Organizing complex component logic with proven architectural patterns
  • Making incremental improvements to existing codebases without breaking changes
  • Deciding between local state, lifted state, and global state solutions

6 State Management Patterns:

  • Preserve Whole Object — When to pass objects vs individual props
  • Lifting State — Simplify state management by moving it to the right level in your component tree
  • Props Down, Events Up — Maintaining unidirectional data flow
  • Data Store Pattern — Manage complex state without extra libraries
  • Inline Composables — Organizing logic within components
  • Lightweight State Management — Creating lightweight state management

This workshop is based on content from the popular Clean Components Toolkit, refined and focused specifically on state management challenges.

Workshop Format

What to Expect:

  • 5 hours of intensive, hands-on learning — Delivered remotely via video conference
  • Interactive coding exercises — Apply each pattern immediately with real Vue.js code
  • Live refactoring sessions — Watch common state management problems get solved in real-time
  • Q&A throughout — Get your specific questions answered as we go
  • Take-home resources — Code examples and reference materials you can use immediately

Schedule:

  • Date: [Date TBD - Join waitlist for early notification]
  • Time: [Time TBD - Will accommodate multiple time zones]
  • Duration: 5 hours with breaks
  • Format: Live, interactive remote workshop

Get Early Bird Access

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    Private Team Workshops Available

    Want to transform your entire team's component architecture skills? I offer private workshops that can be:

    • Tailored to your existing codebase and specific architectural challenges
    • Delivered remotely or in-person at your location
    • Flexible in duration - from half-day intensives to multi-day deep dives
    • Focused on hands-on refactoring of your actual components
    • Include code reviews and architectural consultation

    Ready to level up your team's Vue.js architecture?

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