How do I install Nuxt?

You can install Nuxt by running the following commands in your terminal: 1. Create a new project: `npx nuxi@latest init my-project` 2. Navigate to the project: `cd my-project` 3. Install dependencies: `npm install` 4. Start the development server: `npm run dev` That's it! Your Nuxt application will be running on http://localhost:3000

What is the difference between SSR and SSG?

SSR (Server-Side Rendering) generates the HTML on the server for each request, providing dynamic content and real-time data. SSG (Static Site Generation) pre-builds all pages at build time, resulting in faster load times and better SEO but without dynamic content. Nuxt supports both modes and allows you to choose per page.

How do I deploy a Nuxt application?

Nuxt applications can be deployed in multiple ways: 1. **Static Hosting**: Generate static files with `npm run generate` and deploy to Netlify, Vercel, or GitHub Pages 2. **Server Hosting**: Deploy the Node.js server to platforms like Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean 3. **Edge Hosting**: Deploy to edge platforms like Vercel Edge or Cloudflare Workers 4. **Docker**: Containerize your app for deployment to any cloud provider Each method has its own advantages depending on your project needs.

What are Nuxt modules and how do I use them?

Nuxt modules are reusable pieces of code that extend Nuxt's core functionality. They can add new features, integrations, or capabilities to your application. To use a module, simply install it via npm/yarn and add it to the `modules` array in your `nuxt.config.ts` file. Popular modules include @nuxtjs/axios for HTTP requests, @nuxtjs/auth for authentication, and @nuxt/image for image optimization.

How does routing work in Nuxt?

Nuxt uses file-based routing, which means your routes are automatically generated based on the file structure in the `pages` directory. For example, `pages/index.vue` becomes the home route (`/`), `pages/about.vue` becomes `/about`, and `pages/blog/[slug].vue` becomes a dynamic route for blog posts. You can also create nested routes by organizing files in subdirectories.

What is the Nuxt Composition API?

The Nuxt Composition API provides a set of composable functions that you can use in your Vue components to access Nuxt-specific features. These include `useFetch` for data fetching, `useRoute` for accessing the current route, `useRouter` for programmatic navigation, and `useMeta` for managing meta tags. These composables work with Vue 3's Composition API and provide a more flexible way to build components.

How do I handle state management in Nuxt?

Nuxt provides several options for state management: 1) **useState**: A Nuxt-specific composable for creating reactive state that survives across components and SSR. 2) **Pinia**: The recommended state management library for Vue, fully supported by Nuxt with auto-imports. 3) **Vuex**: Still supported but less recommended for new projects. 4) **Simple composables**: You can create your own composables for shared state logic.

What is Nitro in Nuxt 3?

Nitro is the new server engine introduced in Nuxt 3. It provides a universal deployment system that allows your Nuxt application to run on any JavaScript runtime, including Node.js, Deno, and Cloudflare Workers. Nitro automatically handles server-side rendering, API routes, and middleware, and can deploy your app as a static site, serverless functions, or a traditional Node.js server.

How do I optimize images in Nuxt?

Nuxt provides the @nuxt/image module for comprehensive image optimization. It automatically resizes, compresses, and converts images to modern formats like WebP. The module also provides lazy loading, responsive images, and integration with CDNs. Simply install the module and use the ` ` or ` ` components in your templates. You can also configure custom providers for services like Cloudinary, Imgix, or your own CDN.

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Nuxt.js is a progressive framework based on Vue.js that simplifies the development of universal or single-page Vue applications. It provides features like server-side rendering, automatic routing, and powerful module system out of the box.

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