Nuxt.js Installation Guide for Node.js & Vue.js Developers

Nuxt.js is a powerful Vue.js framework that helps you build server-rendered apps effortlessly. Let's dive in and get you started! 🚀

Prerequisites 👨‍💻

• Node.js and npm: Make sure Node.js and npm are installed on your system. Grab them from the official website: Node.js.

Check if they're installed by running:
For Node.js: node -v
For npm: npm -v

You should see version numbers for both!

• Text Editor: We recommend using Visual Studio Code. 🎨

Download it from: VS Code.

• Terminal: Any terminal will work, but you can also use Vue CLI or Node.js CLI! 💻
• Extensions: Install the Nuxtr and Volar extensions for a smoother experience.

Nuxt.js Installation 🛠️

To create a new Nuxt.js project, open your terminal and run this command:

npx nuxi@latest init my-nuxt-project

Make sure to replace "my-nuxt-project" with your project name! 😎

Choose your package manager (npm or Yarn) for your project:

npx nuxi@latest init my-nuxt-project

yarn create nuxt-app my-nuxt-project

Installation Modes ⚙️

Nuxt.js offers several installation modes depending on your project needs:

1. Server Side Rendering (SSR): Ideal for SEO and performance boosts!
2. Single Page Application (SPA): Simplified client-side rendering, but less SEO-friendly.
3. Static Site Generation (SSG): Creates super-fast, SEO-optimized static sites! 🚀

Pick the mode that fits your project goals! 🎯

Manual Setup (Advanced) 🧰

If you prefer manual setup, follow these steps:

cd my-nuxt-project

npm install

Then, start building your pages and configuring Nuxt.js features! 💡

Start the Development Server 🚀

Once you're ready, spin up the development server with:

npm run dev

Your Nuxt app will be live at http://localhost:3000 by default! 🔥

Custom Configuration 🔧

Edit the nuxt.config.js file to customize your Nuxt.js project, from plugins to build settings! ✨

Explore Nuxt.js Documentation 📚

Want to dive deeper? Check out the Nuxt.js Documentation for all the details! 👩‍💻

Happy coding! 😄