Location of data
I have an array of links name , what is the best location to save this array in my file structure ?
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Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources, there are a few options for storing an array of link names in your Nuxt project's file structure. Here are the most relevant approaches:
1. Utils folder: You can store your array in a JavaScript file within the
utils/ folder. However, as mentioned in the Stack Overflow post (https://stackoverflow.com/questions/77496214), Nuxt 3 only auto-imports files directly in the utils/ folder, not in nested subfolders. If you want to use nested folders, you'll need to manually import the file or use a workaround.
2. Composables folder: While not ideal for static data, you could create a composable function in the composables/ folder that returns your array of links. This would allow for auto-importing across your application.
3. Server assets: If you need to access this data on the server-side, you could consider using server assets (https://nitro.unjs.io/config#serverassets). This allows you to bundle the data with your production build and access it in server logic.
4. Runtime config: For data that needs to be available both on the server and client, you could use Nuxt's runtime config. This is similar to the approach mentioned in the Stack Overflow post about Blazor (https://stackoverflow.com/questions/77684918), where data is loaded when the app starts and stored in a configuration that's accessible throughout the application.
5. Content files: If your link array is relatively static, you could store it as a JSON or YAML file in the content/ directory. Nuxt Content can then query this data easily, as described in the Nuxt Content documentation (https://content.nuxt.com/usage/files/).
The best location depends on your specific use case, but considering you're asking about an array of link names, I would recommend either the utils/ folder for client-side use or the content/ directory if you want to leverage Nuxt Content's features.
For example, if you choose the utils/ folder, you could create a file utils/links.js:
This approach allows you to easily import and use the links array in your components or pages.
Remember to consider factors like whether the data needs to be dynamic, server-side accessible, or easily editable when choosing the best location for your specific needs.
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I'd say in the
~/assets directory.