How do I set up your development environment?

# Prerequisites Check Ensure you have basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge. Test with simple exercises from MDN docs. # Install Node.js Download and install Node.js version ^20.19.0 or >=22.12.0 from [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org/). Verify with `node -v` and `npm -v`. # Install VS Code and Extensions - Download [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/). - Install **Volar** extension (Vue official) from marketplace. - Optional: Install **Vue DevTools** browser extension for Chrome/Firefox. # Create Playground Open https://play.vuejs.org/ in browser to experiment without setup.

How do I complete the official interactive tutorial?

Visit [vuejs.org/tutorial/](https://vuejs.org/tutorial/). ## Follow 15 Steps - Choose Composition API or Options API. - Edit code live: declarative rendering, bindings, events, forms, conditionals, lists, computed, lifecycle, watchers, components, props, emits, slots. - Use 'Show me!' for hints. ## Practice Complete all steps, explain each concept in notes. Replay sections for mastery. **Current Vue version: 3.5.x**

How do I build your first app with cdn?

No build tools needed. ```html Hello Vue {{ message }} Click me const { createApp, ref } = Vue; createApp({ setup() { const message = ref('Hello Vue!'); const updateMessage = () => { message.value = 'Updated!'; }; return { message, updateMessage }; } }).mount('#app'); ``` Save as `index.html`, open in browser. Experiment with `ref`, events, conditionals.

How do I scaffold and explore vite project?

Terminal: ```bash npm create vue@latest my-vue-app cd my-vue-app npm install npm run dev ``` Choose defaults: No TS/JSX/Router/Pinia for now. ## Key Files - `src/App.vue`: Single File Component (SFC) with ` `, template, styles. - Edit `App.vue`: Add counter with `ref`, `computed`, `onMounted`. ```vue import { ref, computed, onMounted } from 'vue'; const count = ref(0); const double = computed(() => count.value * 2); const increment = () => count.value++; {{ count }} ({{ double }}) ``` Hot reloads automatically. Read [vite.dev](https://vite.dev/) basics.

How do I build a todo app and learn components?

In your Vite project: ## Add Components Create `src/components/TodoItem.vue`: ```vue import { defineProps, defineEmits } from 'vue'; const props = defineProps(['todo']); const emit = defineEmits(['delete']); {{ todo.text }} Delete ``` Update `App.vue`: ```vue import { ref } from 'vue'; import TodoItem from './components/TodoItem.vue'; const todos = ref([{ id: 1, text: 'Learn Vue' }, { id: 2, text: 'Build app' }]); const addTodo = () => { /* logic */ }; const deleteTodo = (id) => { /* filter */ }; ``` ## Next: Read Guide Follow [vuejs.org/guide/essentials](https://vuejs.org/guide/essentials) for props, emits, reactivity in-depth. Build, test: `npm run build`.

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Prerequisites Check

Ensure you have basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge. Test with simple exercises from MDN docs.

Install Node.js

Download and install Node.js version ^20.19.0 or >=22.12.0 from nodejs.org. Verify with node -v and npm -v.

Install VS Code and Extensions

Download VS Code.
Install Volar extension (Vue official) from marketplace.
Optional: Install Vue DevTools browser extension for Chrome/Firefox.

Create Playground

Open https://play.vuejs.org/ in browser to experiment without setup.

Why this step matters:

-Establishes a solid foundation for hands-on coding
-Enables efficient debugging and fast iteration in real projects

30-60 minutes

Node.js, VS Code, Volar Extension, Vue DevTools

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Definition of Done

•Node.js and npm installed and verified
•VS Code with Volar ready
•Successfully run a playground example

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Skipping Node.js version check

→Use `node -v` and install correct version from nodejs.org

❌ Using wrong VS Code extension

→Install only 'Volar' for Vue 3 support, disable Vetur

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Suggested Videos

Vue.js Crash Course (3 Hours)

Learn Vue.js – Tutorial for Beginners

Vue.js Course for Beginners (freeCodeCamp)

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Learning Resources

📖 Online Courses

Learn Vue.js

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Codecademy

Vue.js 3 Fundamentals

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Paid

Frontend Masters

Vue School Courses

beginner

Vue School

📖 Recommended Books

Vue.js 3 for Beginners

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by Raphael Nogueira, Hugo DIAS

Fullstack Vue: The Complete Guide to Vue.js

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by Hassaan Qudrat, Markos Gunnarsson

🌐 Helpful Websites

Vue.js Official Documentation

documentation

Comprehensive guide, tutorial, and API reference

Vue.js GitHub Core Repo

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Source code, releases (v3.5.29 latest)

Vue Playground

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Online editor for quick experiments

🛠️ Useful Tools

Vite

Bundler

Build tool for fast Vue development

Volar

IDE Extension

VS Code extension for Vue IntelliSense

Vue DevTools

Debugger

Browser extension for inspecting Vue apps

Master Vue.js: Build Reactive UIs in 5 Steps