v-if remains the preferred method here as it leverages Vue's reactivity.
It is advised not to alter the DOM directly as it follows an imperative approach similar to jQuery, requiring explicit instructions on how to manipulate elements and manage event listeners.
VueJS operates in a declarative manner, resulting in a simpler API. By establishing bindings between variables and actions, Vue automatically responds to changes without the need for detailed step-by-step commands.
As your project scales, using imperative techniques such as jQuery or vanilla JS (document.getElementById) can become inefficient as they demand manual descriptions of all reactions to variable changes. This often leads to repetitive code for multiple dependencies.
In contrast, with Vue, you can define conditions through the API which handles updates autonomously, significantly reducing complexity. Additionally, powerful directives and Vue devtools simplify development.
Attempting to combine Vue state with imperative coding results in a challenging hybrid approach that complicates maintaining reactivity while still requiring declarative code. Utilizing Vue's API along with template refs when necessary is strongly recommended.
Avoid reliance on imperative practices like jQuery or manual DOM element selection for easier management, reduced complexity, and improved performance.
Vue/React were created to streamline development by minimizing complexity. Embrace their capabilities to maximize efficiency.