Vue.js Installation: CDN vs. Local

Introduction

Vue.js is a popular JavaScript framework for building user interfaces. There are several ways to install Vue.js, including from a CDN (Content Delivery Network) or locally.

CDN Installation

Advantages:

• Quick and simple
• No additional configuration required
• Ideal for simple projects or quickly testing Vue.js

Disadvantages:

• Does not include additional libraries like Vue Router or Vuex
• The JavaScript file from the CDN may be larger than the locally installed version

Steps:

Include the Vue.js JavaScript file from CDN:

<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/vue@3.2.41/dist/vue.global.prod.js"></script>

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Create a Vue.js instance:

<script>
const app = new Vue({
  el: '#app',
  data: {
    message: 'Hello World!'
  }
});
</script>

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Add the Vue.js user interface:

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

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Local Installation

Advantages:

• Includes all Vue.js libraries
• Allows for custom configuration
• Ideal for complex projects

Disadvantages:

• Requires additional configuration
• May be more complicated for beginner users

Steps:

Install Vue.js with npm or Yarn:

npm install vue

Create an app.js file:

import Vue from 'vue';

const app = new Vue({
  el: '#app',
  data: {
    message: 'Hello World!'
  }
});

app.mount('#app');

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Include the app.js file in the HTML page:

<script src="app.js"></script>

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Conclusion

The choice of Vue.js installation method depends on the specific needs of your project. CDN is a quick and simple option for simple projects, while local installation provides more flexibility and configuration for complex projects.

Additional Information

• Official Vue.js documentation: https://vuejs.org/
• jsDelivr CDN: https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/vue@3.2.41/dist/vue.global.prod.js

Complete Example

This example uses CDN to install Vue.js. You can modify the code to use local installation.

        
        
        
          
          
          
        
        
       
  
       

          

          

            
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Use the code with caution.

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