Vue.js Installation on Windows: A Quick and Easy Guide

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Here's a step-by-step guide to install Vue.js:

Step 1: Install Node.js and npm

Vue.js requires Node.js, which includes npm (Node Package Manager). You can download and install Node.js from the official website https://nodejs.org/en/download/current

Step 2: Verify Installation

Open a terminal or command prompt and run the following commands node -v and npm npm-v to verify that Node.js and npm re installed. For example i am using Node.js Version v20.9.0 and NPM version 9.2.0

Step 3: Install Vue CLI

Vue CLI is a command-line tool that helps you scaffold and manage Vue.js projects. Install Vue CLI globally using npm:

Step 4: Create a Vue Project

Now, use the Vue CLI to create a new project. Navigate to the directory where you want to create your project and run:

vue create vueproject

For example i create project Inventory

vue create inventory

Step 5: Run the Vue App

Change into the project directory: cd inventory in your command prompt, then running the project npm run serve in local development server. 

Open your browser and visit http://localhost:8080 to see your Vue.js app

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That's it! You've successfully installed Vue.js and created a new Vue project. You can now start building your web applications with Vue.js.