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MVVM in Practice

A practical, code-first guide to Model-View-ViewModel architecture for modern frontend development — framework-agnostic patterns that survive React, Vue, and Angular.

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Foundations

The Frontend Architecture Crisis

Why MVVM Matters for Modern Frontend

MVVM Pattern Fundamentals

Core Patterns

Building Framework-Agnostic Models

ViewModels and Reactive State

The View Layer Contract

Dependency Injection and Lifecycle Management

Framework Implementations

React Implementation with Hooks

Vue Implementation with Composition API

Angular Implementation with DI

Lit Web Components Implementation

Vanilla JavaScript Implementation

Framework-Agnostic Patterns

Reactive State Management Patterns

Event-Driven Communication

Data Fetching and Caching Strategies

Headless UI Behaviors

Composed UI Patterns

Advanced Topics

Domain-Driven Design for Frontend

Testing MVVM Applications

Plugin Architecture and Extensibility

Design Systems and Theming

Real-World Applications

Complete Case Studies

Conclusion and Best Practices