Introduction

Welcome to this tutorial on Vite with Vue.js. This tutorial aims to introduce you to the powerful combination of Vite and Vue.js.

By the end of this tutorial, you will:
- Understand the features and benefits of Vite and Vue.js
- Learn how to set up a new project using Vite and Vue.js
- Understand how to integrate Vite with Vue.js for a seamless development experience

Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of JavaScript
- Familiarity with Vue.js would be helpful but not required

Step-by-Step Guide

What is Vite and Vue.js?

Vite is a build tool created by Vue.js creator Evan You that provides a faster and leaner development experience for modern web projects. It offers features like hot-module replacement and rich features for production environments.

Vue.js is a progressive JavaScript framework for building user interfaces. It is easy to get started with and powerful enough to handle complex projects.

Setting up a new project

To create a new Vite project with Vue.js, you can use the create-vite command. In your terminal, type:

npm init vite@latest my-vue-app -- --template vue

After the command completes, navigate to the new project folder:

cd my-vue-app

To install all the dependencies, run:

npm install

To start the project locally, run:

npm run dev

Code Examples

Hello World with Vue.js and Vite

To display a simple "Hello, World!" message, you can modify the App.vue file in the src folder:

<template>
  <div id="app">
    <h1>{{ message }}</h1>
  </div>
</template>

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

In this code:
- The template section defines the HTML structure of your Vue component.
- The script section contains the JavaScript that provides functionality to your Vue component.
- The message data property is used to store the string 'Hello, World!'.

After saving the file and refreshing your browser, you should see "Hello, World!" displayed on the page.

Summary

In this tutorial, we have covered:
- What Vite and Vue.js are
- How to create a new Vite project with Vue.js
- A simple "Hello, World!" example using Vue.js and Vite

For further learning, you can explore more about Vite's features and Vue.js's guide.

Practice Exercises

1. Exercise: Modify the "Hello, World!" example to display your name instead.
   Solution: Change the message data property to your name.

2. Exercise: Create a new data property and display it in the template.
   Solution: Add a new data property, such as title, and use it in the template like so: {{ title }}.

Remember, practicing what you've learned is key to mastering these tools. Keep experimenting with different features and techniques. Happy coding!