How do I set up environment and scaffold first app?

# Step 1: Environment Setup 1. **Install Prerequisites**: - Download and install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) (version ^20.19.0 or >=22.12.0). - Install [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) and the **Volar** extension (official Vue tooling). - Install Vue DevTools browser extension. 2. **Create Your First Project**: ```bash npm create vue@latest ``` - Choose project name, skip TypeScript/JSX for now, add Vue Router and Pinia later if desired. - Navigate: `cd your-project-name` - Install deps: `npm install` - Run dev server: `npm run dev` 3. **Explore the Generated App**: Open `http://localhost:5173` (Vite default port). Edit `src/App.vue` to see hot reload. **Tip**: Uses Vite for fast dev server and Single-File Components (SFCs).

How do I grasp reactivity and template syntax?

# Step 2: Core Reactivity Fundamentals Read [Vue Guide: Reactivity Fundamentals](https://vuejs.org/guide/essentials/reactivity-fundamentals). 1. **In App.vue**, replace content with: ```vue import { ref, computed } from 'vue' const count = ref(0) const doubled = computed(() => count.value * 2) function increment() { count.value++ } Count: {{ count }} (Doubled: {{ doubled }}) ``` 2. **Key Directives**: - `{{ }}` interpolation - `@click` for events - `v-model` for two-way binding: ` {{ name }}` 3. **Reactivity Rules**: - Use `ref()` for primitives/objects - Access `.value` in template (auto-unwrapped) - `reactive()` for objects Experiment: Add `v-if`, `v-for` on an array.

How do I create reusable components with props & emits?

# Step 3: Components Mastery Follow [Vue Guide: Components Basics](https://vuejs.org/guide/essentials/component-basics). 1. **Create CounterButton.vue** in `src/components/`: ```vue import { defineProps, defineEmits } from 'vue' const props = defineProps(['initialCount']) const emit = defineEmits(['update']) const count = ref(props.initialCount) function increment() { count.value++ emit('update', count.value) } {{ count }} ``` 2. **Use in App.vue**: ```vue import CounterButton from './components/CounterButton.vue' const count = ref(0) function updateCount(newVal) { count.value = newVal } ``` 3. **Advanced**: Slots, `defineExpose` for parent access.

How do I add routing and state management?

# Step 4: Routing & Global State Scaffold with Router/Pinia: `npm create vue@latest -- Add Vue Router? Yes, Add Pinia? Yes`. 1. **Vue Router** [Guide](https://router.vuejs.org/guide/): - `src/router/index.js`: Define routes. ```js import { createRouter, createWebHistory } from 'vue-router' import HomeView from '../views/HomeView.vue' const router = createRouter({ history: createWebHistory(import.meta.env.BASE_URL), routes: [{ path: '/', name: 'home', component: HomeView }] }) ``` - Use ` ` and ` `. 2. **Pinia Store** [Guide](https://pinia.vuejs.org/): ```js // stores/counter.js import { defineStore } from 'pinia' export const useCounterStore = defineStore('counter', { state: () => ({ count: 0 }), getters: { double: (state) => state.count * 2 }, actions: { increment() { this.count++ } } }) ``` Use in components: `const store = useCounterStore()`

How do I build, test, and deploy a todo app?

# Step 5: Full Project & Deployment Build a Todo App using prior steps. 1. **Structure**: - `TodoList.vue`: v-for todos, add/delete. - Store todos in Pinia. - Routes: /todos, /about. 2. **Test Locally**: - Add Vitest/ESLint during scaffold. - Run `npm run test:unit`. 3. **Build & Deploy**: ```bash npm run build ``` - Deploy `dist/` to [Netlify](https://netlify.com) or [Vercel](https://vercel.com) (drag-drop). **Follow Official Tutorial** for interactive Todo: [vuejs.org/tutorial](https://vuejs.org/tutorial). Review [Performance Best Practices](https://vuejs.org/guide/best-practices/performance).

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Step 1: Environment Setup

Install Prerequisites:
- Download and install Node.js (version ^20.19.0 or >=22.12.0).
- Install VS Code and the Volar extension (official Vue tooling).
- Install Vue DevTools browser extension.
Create Your First Project:
```
npm create vue@latest
```
- Choose project name, skip TypeScript/JSX for now, add Vue Router and Pinia later if desired.
- Navigate: cd your-project-name
- Install deps: npm install
- Run dev server: npm run dev
Explore the Generated App: Open http://localhost:5173 (Vite default port). Edit src/App.vue to see hot reload.

Tip: Uses Vite for fast dev server and Single-File Components (SFCs).

Why this step matters:

-Establishes a professional dev workflow mimicking real projects
-Lets you experience Vue's reactivity and hot reload immediately

1-2 hours

Node.js, VS Code + Volar, Vue DevTools, Terminal

Definition of Done

•Dev server running at localhost:5173
•Changes to App.vue reflect instantly without refresh
•Vue DevTools shows app components

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Skipping `npm install` after scaffolding

→Always run `npm install` before `npm run dev`

❌ Using file:// protocol for ES modules

→Serve via dev server (npm run dev) over http://

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