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How to Fix Vue toRefs

DodaTech Updated 2026-06-26 1 min read

The Problem

In this quick-fix, you will learn using toRefs to maintain reactivity when destructuring. This matters because destructuring reactive loses reactivity. In real-world applications, this pattern appears in composables returning reactive objects.

The Wrong Way

const user = reactive({ name: "Alice", age: 30 });
const { name, age } = user; // Destructuring loses reactivity
Incorrect implementation

The Right Way

const user = reactive({ name: "Alice", age: 30 });
const { name, age } = toRefs(user); // Maintains reactivity
Correct implementation with Composition API

Prevention

  • Always use the official API
  • Follow Vue best practices
  • Test your implementation
  • Document your patterns

FAQ

### What is the Composition API?

It is a set of additive function-based APIs for creating Vue components

Is Composition API better than Options API?

It offers better logic reuse and TypeScript support but both are valid

Can I mix Composition and Options API?

Yes you can use both in the same component

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