Getting Started with Nuxt 3

Nuxt 3 is a powerful framework for building modern web applications with Vue.js. In this post, I'll walk you through the key features and benefits of using Nuxt 3 for your next project.

Why Choose Nuxt 3?

Nuxt 3 brings several improvements over its predecessor:

  • Better Performance: Built on Vite for faster development
  • TypeScript Support: First-class TypeScript support out of the box
  • Auto-imports: Automatic imports for components, composables, and utilities
  • Server-Side Rendering: Built-in SSR capabilities for better SEO

Key Features

1. File-based Routing

Nuxt automatically generates routes based on your file structure in the pages/ directory.

2. Auto-imports

No need to manually import Vue composables or Nuxt utilities - they're available globally.

3. Server API Routes

Create API endpoints easily with the server/api/ directory.

4. Modules Ecosystem

Leverage the rich ecosystem of Nuxt modules to extend functionality.

Getting Started

To create a new Nuxt 3 project:

npx nuxi@latest init my-nuxt-app
cd my-nuxt-app
npm install
npm run dev

That's it! You now have a running Nuxt 3 application.

Conclusion

Nuxt 3 provides an excellent developer experience with powerful features for building modern web applications. Whether you're building a simple website or a complex application, Nuxt 3 has the tools you need.

Happy coding!