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Getting started with NUXT JS

Step 1: Install Node.js and npm
Ensure that you have Node.js and npm installed on your machine. You can download them from https://nodejs.org/.

Step 2: Create a New Nuxt.js Project

Open your terminal and run the following command to create a new Nuxt.js project using the create-nuxt-app command:

npx create-nuxt-app my-nuxt-app

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Replace "my-nuxt-app" with the desired name for your project.

Step 3: Configure Your Project
Navigate to the project directory:

cd my-nuxt-app

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Step 4: Run the Development Server
Start the development server:

npm run dev

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This will launch a development server, and you can view your Nuxt.js application by visiting http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Step 5: Explore the Project Structure
Nuxt.js follows a convention over configuration approach, and the project structure is organized to make development easier. Key directories include:

  • assets : Contains uncompiled assets like LESS or SASS files.

  • components : Houses Vue.js components.

  • layouts : Defines the layout of your application.
    pages: Where your application views and routes are defined.

  • plugins : Custom plugins.

  • static : Static assets.

  • store : Vuex store modules.

Step 6: Create Pages
In the pages directory, you can create Vue.js files to define the pages of your application. Nuxt.js will automatically generate routes based on the file structure.

Step 7: Routing
Nuxt.js uses a file-based routing system. For example, creating a file named about.vue inside the pages directory will automatically generate a route for the "/about" path.

Step 8: Customize Layouts
Customize the layout of your application by modifying the files inside the _layouts _directory. Layouts define the common structure for pages.

Refer to the official Nuxt.js documentation for more in-depth information, guides, and examples. The documentation provides detailed information on various Nuxt.js features, configurations, and best practices.

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