Introduction

Nuxt 3 is a powerful framework built on top of Vue 3, offering an intuitive and efficient way to build modern web applications. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore everything you need to know to get started with Nuxt 3.

Why Nuxt 3?

Nuxt 3 brings several improvements over its predecessor:

• Better Performance: Built on Vue 3 and Vite for lightning-fast development
• TypeScript Support: First-class TypeScript support out of the box
• Composition API: Full support for Vue 3's Composition API
• Auto Imports: Automatic component and composable imports
• Server-Side Rendering: Built-in SSR capabilities for better SEO

Getting Started

To create a new Nuxt 3 project, run:

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

Project Structure

Nuxt 3 uses a convention-based file structure:

• "pages/" - Auto-generated routes
• "components/" - Auto-imported Vue components
• "composables/" - Auto-imported composition functions
• "layouts/" - Application layouts
• "public/" - Static assets

Creating Your First Page

Create a file in the "pages/" directory:

<script setup lang="ts">
const message = ref("Hello Nuxt 3!");
</script>
<template>
  <div>
    <h1>{{ message }}</h1>
  </div>
</template>

Conclusion

Nuxt 3 provides a robust foundation for building modern web applications. With its improved performance, better developer experience, and powerful features, it's an excellent choice for your next project.