How to Setup a Nuxt 3 Project: A Beginner's Guide

Introduction

Nuxt 3 is the latest iteration of the Vue.js framework that simplifies building server-side rendered, static, and single-page applications. This guide covers everything from initial setup to deployment.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Node.js v18 or later
• A package manager (npm, yarn, or pnpm)
• Basic knowledge of Vue.js

Project Setup

1. Create a New Project

Run this command in your terminal:

npx nuxi init my-nuxt-app

Replace my-nuxt-app with your desired project name. This command will create a new Nuxt 3 project with default configuration.

2. Navigate to Project Directory

cd my-nuxt-app

3. Start Development Server

npm run dev

Your app will be running at http://localhost:3000

Project Structure

The main directories in your Nuxt 3 project:

my-nuxt-app/
├── .nuxt/          # Build files
├── node_modules/   # Dependencies
├── public/         # Static files
├── app.vue         # Main component
└── nuxt.config.ts  # Configuration

Creating Your First Page

Add a new file at pages/index.vue:

<template>
  <div>
    <h1>Welcome to Nuxt 3</h1>
    <p>Edit this page to get started</p>
  </div>
</template>

Building for Production

Generate optimized production build:

npm run build

Deployment Options

Nuxt 3 applications can be deployed to:

• Vercel
• Netlify

Next Steps

Explore Nuxt 3 modules to extend functionality:

• Nuxt UI for pre-built components
• Pinia for state management
• Supabase for backend services

Resources

• Official Nuxt 3 Documentation
• Nuxt GitHub Repository
• Nuxt Modules Directory

With your Nuxt 3 project now set up, you're ready to start building powerful Nuxt applications. Happy coding!