What is Vue.js

Vue.js, or simply Vue, is a Javascript framework which, by abstracting the data rendering process and updating the DOM, allows the creation of user interfaces through a declarative approach. This means that using a specific syntax we will only have to worry about indicating what must be shown within a web page. Behind the scenes, Vue will take care of displaying and appropriately updating the data of an application.

Why use Vue

For starters, Vue.js is one of the simplest frameworks for most developers because it uses JavaScript. Therefore, anyone with basic JavaScript knowledge will be able to develop with Vue.js.

The Vue CLI tool, combined with other frontend development tools, greatly simplifies the configuration of Vue.js. It is set by default with various features, but you can also create code with a DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) logic and structure.

Responsiveness is also default in Vue.js. This means that the popular real-time functionality on the Angular framework is very easy with Vue.js. For example, in your Vue.js application you can easily apply a simple directive like v-if.

Among the main advantages of using Vue.js technology in web development:

• Small size

Vue.js has a very small download size, around 18KB, which is excellent compared to other large frameworks. Thanks to its small size, Vue.js will have a positive effect on the SEO and UX of your frontend application.

• Single File Component and Readability

Vue.js uses a component-based architecture, thus separating large blocks of code into smaller components. Also, in Vue.js everything is a component and each component is written with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. This promotes readability and simplicity.

• Solid Tool Set

Vue.js natively supports a large number of frontend development tools that require little or no configuration on your part. For example, Vue.js supports tools like Babel and Webpack. In addition, it provides unit tests, end-to-end test libraries, simple and flexible routing systems, state managers, server-side rendering (SSR), and more.

• Simplicity

If you have used Vue.js before, you will agree that it is very easy to use. It has a modern approach to web development, allowing even beginners to start using it without great difficulty.

Other front-end frameworks I work with

Vue.js isn't the only front-end framework I work with when developing web applications: