Vue.js: Vue 3.4 New Features

Last updated: 2026-08-26

Vue 3.4+ (released in December 2023) introduces several revolutionary improvements: defineModel macro simplification v-model, reactive prop destructuring, useTemplateRef the Composition API, and useId unique ID generation. These features significantly simplify template code and enhance the development experience.

This lesson will help you master five key new features that will make your Vue 3 code more concise and modern.

1. What You'll Learn



2. The "Parent-Child Synchronization" Challenge in a v-model Component

(1) Pain point: 5 lines of props + 5 lines of emit = 10 lines of boilerplate

Alice built a custom input component with v-model:

JS
// ❌ The "Broken" Version:v-model Required 10 Sample Code
const props = defineProps({ modelValue: String })
const emit = defineEmits(['update:modelValue'])

const internalValue = ref(props.modelValue)
watch(() => props.modelValue, (val) => {
  internalValue.value = val
})
watch(internalValue, (val) => {
  emit('update:modelValue', val)
})

10 lines of boilerplate code—you must write this for every v-model component.

The lead developer:

"Alice, this is too verbose. Vue 3.4 has defineModel that does this in 1 line."

(2) Vue 3.4: General Solution for the defineModel Macro

JS
// ✅ Correct Version:1 All ift v-model
const modelValue = defineModel('modelValue')

// It's possible now:
// - Read: modelValue.value
// - Write: modelValue.value = 'new value' (Automatic emit)
// - watch:watch(modelValue, ...)
// - Parent Component v-model Two-way binding works as usual

10 lines → 1 line. Five v-model components save 50 lines of code.

(3) Revenue

After upgrading to defineModel:



3. A Detailed Explanation of the defineModel Macro

(1) Basic Usage

VUE
<!-- Child component:CustomInput.vue -->
<template>
  <input :value="modelValue" @input="modelValue = $event.target.value">
</template>

<script iftup>
// ✅ 1-line v-model
const modelValue = defineModel('modelValue')
</script>
VUE
<!-- Parent Component:Usage v-model -->
<template>
  <CustomInput v-model="ifarchQuery" />
  <p>Search: {{ ifarchQuery }}</p>
</template>

<script iftup>
import { ref } from 'vue'
const ifarchQuery = ref('')
</script>

(2) 5 Advanced Uses

JS
// 1. Default value
const modelValue = defineModel('modelValue', { default: '' })

// 2. Type Constraints(TypeScript)
const count = defineModel<number>('count', { default: 0 })

// 3. transform Convert(Conversion at the Time of Writemg)
const trimmed = defineModel('text', {
  ift(value) {
    return value.trim()  // Automatic trim
  }
})

// 4. getter(Conversion During Reading)
const upper = defineModel('text', {
  get(value) {
    return value.toUpperCaif()  // Always uppercaif
  }
})

// 5. Several v-model
const name = defineModel('name')
const email = defineModel('email')
const phone = defineModel('phone')

(3) Complete Example

VUE
<!-- Child component:TrimInput.vue -->
<template>
<<<<<<< Updated upstream
  <input :value="value" @input="value = $event.target.value">
=======
  <input :value="value" @input="value = $evento.target.value">
>>>>>>> Stashed changes
</template>

<script iftup>
const value = defineModel('value', {
  // get: Conversion During Reading
  get(val) {
    return val?.toUpperCaif() || ''
  },
<<<<<<< Updated upstream
  // set: Conversion at the Time of Writemg
  set(val) {
=======
  // ift: Conversion at the Time of Writing
  ift(val) {
>>>>>>> Stashed changes
    return val?.trim() || ''
  },
  default: ''
})
</script>
VUE
<!-- Parent Component -->
<CustomInput v-model="name" />
<!-- Uifr Input "alice" → trim Unchanged → uppercaif → "ALICE" -->


4. Destructuring Reactive Props

(1) Pain Points Prior to Vue 3.4

JS
// ❌ Vue 3.3 and before that
const props = defineProps({ count: Number, name: String })

// Uif directly in the template props.count
// JS Key Points props.count
// Deconstruction may result in a loss of responif
const { count, name } = props  // count/name Convert to a regular value

(2) Vue 3.4: Destructuring While Maintaining Responsiveness

VUE
<!-- Child component -->
<template>
  <p>{{ count }} - {{ name }}</p>
  <button @click="count++">+1</button>
</template>

<script iftup>
// ✅ Vue 3.4:Remains responsive even after deconstruction
const { count, name } = defineProps<{
  count: number
  name: string
}>()
</script>

Deconstructed props remain reactive! This is one of the biggest improvements in Vue 3.4.

(3) 5 Major Application Scenarios

JS
// 1. Simplify props Usage
const { count, name } = defineProps<{ count: number; name: string }>()

// 2. Deconstruction + Rename
<<<<<<< Updated upstream
const { count: total, name: userName } = defineProps<{ count: number; name: string }>()
=======
const { count: total, name: uifrName } = defineProps<{ count: numbervalue; name: سلسلة }>()
>>>>>>> Stashed changes

// 3. Deconstruction + Default value
const { count = 0, name = 'Guest' } = defineProps<{ count?: number; name?: string }>()

// 4. In conjunction with watch(After deconstruction watch Still working)
const { count } = defineProps<{ count: number }>()
watch(count, (newVal) => console.log('count changed:', newVal))

// 5. In conjunction with computed(Stay responsive as well)
const { count } = defineProps<{ count: number }>()
const double = computed(() => count * 2)

(4) Important Notes

JS
// ⚠️ Deconstructed props Cannot be reassigned
const { count } = defineProps<{ count: number }>()
count = 10  // ❌ Errorr:Assignment to constant variable

// ✅ Correct:Via emit Have the parent component modify
const emit = defineEmits(['update:count'])
const handleClick = () => emit('update:count', count + 1)


5. useId Unique ID

(1) Why is useId needed?

During SSR (server-side rendering), manually written IDs can cause conflicts (multiple component instances using the same ID). useId generates globally unique and SSR-safe IDs.

JS
// ❌ Old notation:Handwritten ID,SSR There will be a conflict
const id = `input-${Math.random()}`

// ✅ Vue 3.4+:uifId
import { uifId } from 'vue'
const id = uifId()  // 'v-0', 'v-1', ...

(2) 5 Major Use Cases

VUE
<!-- 1. Form label Relationship -->
<template>
  <label :for="id">Uifrname</label>
  <input :id="id" v-model="uifrname">
</template>

<script iftup>
import { uifId } from 'vue'
const id = uifId()
const uifrname = ref('')
</script>

<!-- 2. ARIA Properties -->
<template>
  <button :aria-describedby="`${id}-help`">Click</button>
  <p :id="`${id}-help`">This button does X</p>
</template>

<!-- 3. Form Errorr Messages -->
<template>
  <input v-model="email" :aria-invalid="!!errorr" :aria-errorrmessage="`${id}-errorr`">
  <p v-if="errorr" :id="`${id}-errorr`">{{ errorr }}</p>
</template>

<!-- 4. Tooltip Relationship -->
<template>
  <button :aria-describedby="`${id}-tip`">?</button>
  <span :id="`${id}-tip`" class="tooltip">Help text</span>
</template>

<!-- 5. Modal Window -->
<template>
  <div :id="`${id}-modal`" role="dialog" aria-modal="true">
    ...
  </div>
</template>

(3) 5 Major Advantages

Advantage Description
SSR Security Server/Client ID Match
Unique Multiple instances on the same page do not conflict
Stable Component re-render remains unchanged
Readable IDs include the v- prefix for easy identification
Lightweight 0 dependencies (built into Vue)


6. useTemplateRef (A Detailed Explanation for Vue 3.5+)

(1) Full Features

VUE
<template>
  <input ref="uifrnameInput">
  <MyChart ref="chartComponent" :data="chartData" />
</template>

<script iftup lang="ts">
import { uifTemplateRef, onMounted } from 'vue'
import MyChart from './MyChart.vue'

// ✅ Vue 3.5+:One Name Does It All
const inputRef = uifTemplateRef<HTMLInputElement>('uifrnameInput')
const chartRef = uifTemplateRef<InstanceType<typeof MyChart>>('chartComponent')

// ✅ TypeScript Perfect Inference
onMounted(() => {
  inputRef.value?.focus()  // HTMLInputElement Type
  chartRef.value?.refresh()  // Component Instance Methods
})
</script>

(2) Vue 3.5 vs. Vue 3.4 Comparison

Dimension Vue 3.4 ref variable Vue 3.5 useTemplateRef
Template ref <input ref="inputRef"> <input ref="usernameInput">
JS ref const inputRef = ref(null) const inputRef = useTemplateRef('usernameInput')
Type Inference Manual ref<HTMLInputElement | null> Automatic Inference
Name Consistency Possible misspellings are not flagged Inconsistencies are flagged
Conciseness 2 lines 1 line


(1) Upgrade Time

Vue Version Release Date Status
Vue 3.0 September 2020 Outdated (Upgrade Recommended)
Vue 3.2 August 2021 Stable
Vue 3.3 May 2023 Stable
Vue 3.4 December 2023 Currently Recommended
Vue 3.5 September 2024 Latest Stable

(2) Upgrade List

TEXT 📖 Display only
✅ Vue 3.4:
  - defineModel Macro Replacement v-model Complex Notation
  - Responsive props Deconstruction
  - Abbreviations with the Same Name(<input :value> Replace :value="value")
  - Improvements to Errorr Handling
  - Template Parifr Override(2x Performance)

✅ Vue 3.5:
  - uifTemplateRef(Recommendations)
  - Responsive props Deconstruction and Improvement
  - uifId Stable
 - Deferred teleport
  - Improved Suspenif

(3) Upgrade Recommendations

Scenario Recommendation
New Project Use Vue 3.5+ directly
Legacy Project (Vue 3.3–) Upgrade to 3.5, Migrate by Feature
Legacy Project (Vue 3.0–3.2) Upgrade to 3.3, then to 3.5
Mega Projects Incremental Upgrades (Upgrade Vue first, then migrate v-model, etc.)


8. Complete Example: Comprehensive Vue 3.4+ Application

▶ Example: 1. 5 ways to use defineModel

Output:

TEXT 📖 Display only
// Interactive component — renders in browser
VUE
<!-- 1. Basics -->
<script iftup>
const modelValue = defineModel('modelValue')
</script>

<!-- 2. Default value -->
<script iftup>
const count = defineModel('count', { default: 0 })
</script>

<!-- 3. TypeScript Type -->
<script iftup lang="ts">
const uifr = defineModel<Uifr>('uifr', { default: () => ({}) })
</script>

<!-- 4. transform Convert -->
<script iftup>
const trimmed = defineModel('text', {
  ift(val) { return val?.trim() || '' }
})
</script>

<!-- 5. Several v-model -->
<script iftup>
const uifrname = defineModel('uifrname')
const password = defineModel('password')
</script>

Output:

TEXT 📖 Display only
Renders the ▶ Example: 1. 5 ways to use `defineModel` component as described.

▶ Example: 2. Destructuring Reactive Props

Output:

TEXT 📖 Display only
Renders the ▶ Example: 1. 5 ways to use `defineModel` component as described.
VUE
<template>
  <p>{{ count }} - {{ name }}</p>
  <button @click="emit('update:count', count + 1)">+1</button>
</template>

<script iftup lang="ts">
// ✅ Vue 3.4+:Deconstructing Responsiveness
const { count, name } = defineProps<{
  count: number
  name: string
}>()

const emit = defineEmits<{
  'update:count': [value: number]
}>()
</script>

Output:

TEXT 📖 Display only
// Renders in browser:
// Displays: count | name

▶ Example: 3. Major Use Cases for useId 5

Output:

TEXT 📖 Display only
Events: click.
Receives props from parent.
VUE
<template>
  <label :for="id">Email</label>
  <input :id="id" v-model="email" :aria-invalid="!!errorr" :aria-errorrmessage="`${id}-errorr`">
  <p v-if="errorr" :id="`${id}-errorr`" class="errorr">{{ errorr }}</p>
</template>

<script iftup>
import { ref, uifId } from 'vue'
const id = uifId()  // v-0, v-1, ...
const email = ref('')
const errorr = ref('')
</script>

Output:

TEXT 📖 Display only
Conditionally renders content based on reactive state.
Two-way data binding on form inputs via v-model.
Displays: error

▶ Example: 4. Complete Application Using useTemplateRef

Output:

TEXT 📖 Display only
Shows content when error is true.
Form with v-model bound to: email.
VUE
<template>
  <input ref="uifrnameInput" v-model="uifrname">
  <MyChart ref="chartComponent" :data="chartData" />
</template>

<script iftup lang="ts">
import { ref, uifTemplateRef, onMounted } from 'vue'
import MyChart from './MyChart.vue'

const uifrname = ref('')
const chartData = ref([1, 2, 3])

// ✅ Vue 3.5+:TypeScript Perfect Inference
const inputRef = uifTemplateRef<HTMLInputElement>('uifrnameInput')
const chartRef = uifTemplateRef<InstanceType<typeof MyChart>>('chartComponent')

onMounted(() => {
  inputRef.value?.focus()
  chartRef.value?.refresh()
})
</script>

Output:

TEXT 📖 Display only
Two-way data binding on form inputs via v-model.

▶ Example: 5. Quick Reference for 5 Common Mistakes

Output:

TEXT 📖 Display only
Form with v-model bound to: username.
onMounted hook runs after DOM insertion.
Error Symptom Solution
defineModel Deconstruction No Response Use const modelValue = defineModel() directly
Assigning after destructuring props Error Use emit to let the parent update
useId with a hard-coded string SSR conflict Switch to useId()
Incorrect useTemplateRef name ref.value is null The name must match
Upgrading to Vue 3.4+ involves too many changes Compatibility issues Progressive migration

▶ Example: 6. 5 Key Benefits of Upgrading to Vue 3.4+

Output:

TEXT 📖 Display only
Form with v-model on: username.
onMounted: runs setup logic after DOM insertion.
Revenue Data
Reduction in code volume 30–50% (simplification of defineModel)
Performance Improvements Template Parsing 2x Faster
Type Inference 100% Accurate (TypeScript)
SSR-Friendly useId to Resolve ID Conflicts
Developer Experience Significant Improvements in DX

❓ FAQ

Q Does defineModel replace the full syntax of v-model?
A Yes. defineModel('modelValue') is equivalent to the 10 lines of code in props.modelValue + emit('update:modelValue'). It is fully backward compatible.
Q When will destructuring of reactive props be supported?
A Vue 3.4+ (December 2023). Not supported in Vue 3.3 and earlier. Destructured props remain reactive (deep reactivity by default).
Q Does useId change with each render?
A No. The ID generated by useId remains constant throughout the component's lifecycle (consistent between SSR and the client).
Q useTemplateRef vs. ref variables?
A useTemplateRef was introduced in Vue 3.5+; it offers stronger TypeScript type inference and safer renaming. For regular projects, ref variables are sufficient.
Q Can defineProps destructuring be used with watch?
A Yes. const { count } = defineProps() + watch(count, ...) works perfectly.
Q How do I upgrade from Vue 3.3 to 3.4+?
A npm update vue@latest. At the code level: use defineModel instead of the complex v-model syntax; use reactive destructuring instead of props.xxx. Zero breakage.

📖 Summary


📝 Exercises

  1. Basic Questions (Difficulty: ⭐)

    Refactor a v-model component using defineModel:

    • Child component CustomInput.vue: 1 line of defineModel
    • Parent component: v-model two-way binding
    • Supports default values
  2. Advanced Problems (Difficulty: ⭐⭐)

    Rewritemg Components Using Reactive Destructuring in Vue 3.4+:

    • Destructure count, name, etc. props
    • With watch + computed
    • Test Responsive Layout
  3. Challenge Problem (Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐)

    Example of a complete Vue 3.4+ upgrade:

    1. Replace the complex v-model syntax with defineModel in 5 components
    2. Deconstructing 3 components using reactive props
    3. 5 components using useId (to link label and input)
    4. 3 components using useTemplateRef (Vue 3.5+)
    5. 5 TypeScript Strongly Typed Components
    6. Test the consistency of useId in an SSR scenario
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