Vue/Vite Project Setup Tutorial

1. Introduction

In this tutorial, our goal is to help you set up a Vue/Vite project from scratch. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a clear understanding of:

• How to install necessary dependencies
• How to create a new Vue/Vite project
• Basic project structure

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of JavaScript and Vue.js would be helpful but not mandatory. You also need to have Node.js and npm installed on your system.

2. Step-by-Step Guide

Installing Vite

Vite (French for "fast") is a modern web development build tool created by Evan You, the creator of Vue.js. It offers a faster and leaner development experience for modern web projects.

To install Vite, open your terminal or command prompt and run the following command:

npm install -g create-vite

This command installs the create-vite package globally on your system.

Setting Up Vue/Vite Project

After installing Vite, you can create a new project using the create-vite package. Run the following command:

create-vite my-vue-app --template vue

Replace my-vue-app with your desired project name. The --template vue option tells Vite to setup a Vue project.

Navigate to your newly created project directory:

cd my-vue-app

And install the project dependencies:

npm install

You can now start your project by running:

npm run dev

3. Code Examples

Vue Component Example

Here's an example of a Vue component:

<template>
  <div>
    <h1>{{ message }}</h1>
    <button @click="changeMessage">Change Message</button>
  </div>
</template>

<script>
export default {
  data() {
    return {
      message: 'Hello, Vue!'
    }
  },
  methods: {
    changeMessage() {
      this.message = 'Message Changed!'
    }
  }
}
</script>

In this example, we declare a message data property that is initially set to 'Hello, Vue!'. We also declare a changeMessage method that changes the message when the button is clicked.

4. Summary

In this tutorial, you've learned how to set up a Vue/Vite project, including installing dependencies, creating a project, and understanding the basic project structure.

For further learning, consider exploring more about Vue components, Vue Router for navigation, and Vuex for state management.

5. Practice Exercises

1. Create a Vue/Vite project and add a new Vue component that displays a list of items.

2. Add a button to the component that, when clicked, adds a new item to the list.

3. Add another button that, when clicked, clears all items from the list.

Tip: Use the Vue docs as a reference and don't hesitate to search online when you get stuck.

Remember, practice is key when learning a new technology. Keep building and exploring different features of Vue and Vite.