Vue.js is a progressive JavaScript framework used for building user interfaces and single-page applications. It is designed to be incrementally adoptable, making it easy to integrate with other libraries or existing projects. Below, we will explore the basics of Vue.js and how to get started with it.

Getting Started

Before you start learning Vue.js, make sure you have Node.js and npm installed. You can download and install Node.js from here.

Installation

To install Vue CLI, run the following command in your terminal:

npm install -g @vue/cli

Creating a Project

Once Vue CLI is installed, you can create a new project by running:

vue create my-vue-app

Choose the default preset or manually select features for your project.

Basic Concepts

Vue.js uses a component-based architecture, which allows you to build complex applications by breaking them down into smaller, manageable pieces.

Components

A component is a reusable and self-contained unit of code that encapsulates the UI and behavior of a part of the application. Vue.js comes with a powerful component system that makes it easy to create and reuse components.

Data Binding

Vue.js uses two-way data binding to keep the UI and the data in sync. When the data changes, the UI updates automatically, and vice versa.

Directives

Directives are special attributes that tell Vue.js how to manipulate the DOM based on the data.

Example

Here's a simple Vue.js component that displays a greeting message:

<template>
  <div>
    <h1>{{ message }}</h1>
  </div>
</template>

<script>
export default {
  data() {
    return {
      message: 'Hello, Vue.js!'
    };
  }
};
</script>

Resources

For more information and resources on Vue.js, check out the following links:

If you're looking for more tutorials and examples, don't forget to visit our Vue.js Tutorial.