Vue.js 3.0 Tutorial

Vue.js 3.0 Component Advanced

Vue.js 3.0 Transitions & Animations

Vue.js 3.0 Reusable & Combinable

Vue.js 3.0 Advanced

Vue.js 3.0 Tools

Vue.js 3.0 Scale

Vue.js 3.0 Accessibility

Vue.js 3.0 Migrating from Vue2

Vue.js 3.0 Contribute Documentation

Vue.js 3.0 API References

Vue.js 3.0 Style Guide

Vue 3.0 Mobile

Developing mobile applications with Vue 3 can be achieved using frameworks such as Ionic, NativeScript, or Quasar, which allows Vue developers to write and maintain mobile applications with Vue.

In this tutorial, we'll be focusing on using Ionic with Vue 3.0 to create a simple mobile application.

Step 1: Install Ionic CLI and Vue CLI

First, you need to install the Ionic CLI and Vue CLI globally on your machine:

npm install -g @ionic/cli
npm install -g @vue/cli

Step 2: Create a new Ionic Vue project

Create a new project with the ionic start command:

ionic start myApp tabs --type vue

This command creates a new Vue project with Ionic. The tabs parameter is a template for a basic tabs-based mobile application.

Step 3: Navigate into the project

cd myApp

Step 4: Running the application

You can run your new Ionic Vue application in the browser with:

ionic serve

This will start a development server, open your default web browser, and navigate to http://localhost:8100. You should see a basic tabs-based mobile application.

Step 5: Building the application for a platform

If you want to build your application for a specific platform (e.g., iOS, Android), you would use the following commands:

ionic build
ionic cap add ios
ionic cap add android

Then, to open your project in Xcode or Android Studio:

ionic cap open ios
ionic cap open android

From there, you can run your application on an emulator or physical device using the native IDEs.

NOTE: Building for iOS or Android requires the appropriate SDKs and can only be done on a MacOS system for iOS.

This is a basic tutorial to get started with Vue 3 and Ionic for mobile development. Ionic offers a wide range of features to build complex mobile applications, like pre-designed components, gestures, animations, and more.

  1. Vue 3.0 Mobile UI Components:

    • Vue 3.0 supports various UI component libraries designed for mobile applications, such as Vant, Quasar, and Framework7.

    • These libraries provide components like buttons, navigation bars, modals, and more, tailored for mobile experiences.

    • Example code (using Vant):

      # Install Vant
      npm install vant@next
      
      // Import and use Vant components in your Vue 3.0 app
      import { createApp } from 'vue';
      import Vant from 'vant';
      import 'vant/lib/index.css';
      
      const app = createApp(App);
      app.use(Vant);
      app.mount('#app');
      
  2. Responsive Design in Vue 3.0:

    • Achieving responsive design in Vue 3.0 involves using media queries and dynamic styling.

    • You can conditionally apply styles based on the device's screen size.

    • Example code:

      <template>
        <div :class="{ 'mobile-style': isMobile }">Content</div>
      </template>
      
      <script>
      import { ref, watchEffect } from 'vue';
      
      export default {
        setup() {
          const isMobile = ref(false);
      
          watchEffect(() => {
            isMobile.value = window.innerWidth < 768; // Adjust the breakpoint as needed
          });
      
          return { isMobile };
        },
      };
      </script>
      
      <style>
      .mobile-style {
        font-size: 16px; /* Adjust styles for mobile */
      }
      </style>
      
  3. Vue 3.0 Mobile Navigation Patterns:

    • Mobile navigation patterns in Vue 3.0 include bottom navigation bars, side menus, and swipeable tabs.

    • Component libraries like Vant and Quasar provide pre-built mobile navigation components.

    • Example code (using Vant's Tabbar component):

      <van-tabbar>
        <van-tabbar-item icon="home-o">Home</van-tabbar-item>
        <van-tabbar-item icon="search">Search</van-tabbar-item>
        <!-- Add more tab items as needed -->
      </van-tabbar>
      
  4. Vue 3.0 Mobile Routing:

    • Vue Router is used for mobile routing in Vue 3.0.

    • Create routes for different views and navigate using router-link.

    • Example code:

      import { createRouter, createWebHistory } from 'vue-router';
      
      const routes = [
        { path: '/', component: Home },
        { path: '/about', component: About },
        // Add more routes as needed
      ];
      
      const router = createRouter({
        history: createWebHistory(),
        routes,
      });
      
      export default router;
      
  5. Vue 3.0 Mobile Gestures and Touch Events:

    • Vue 3.0 provides support for mobile gestures and touch events through libraries like Hammer.js.

    • Use directives like v-touch to handle touch events.

    • Example code (using vue-touch):

      # Install vue-touch
      npm install vue-touch@next
      
      import { createApp } from 'vue';
      import VueTouch from 'vue-touch';
      
      const app = createApp(App);
      app.use(VueTouch, { name: 'v-touch' });
      app.mount('#app');
      
  6. Vue 3.0 Mobile Testing Strategies:

    • Mobile testing strategies in Vue 3.0 involve using tools like Jest and testing libraries.

    • Test components, interactions, and mobile-specific features.

    • Example code (using Jest):

      # Install Jest and testing libraries
      npm install --save-dev jest @testing-library/vue
      
      // Add script to package.json
      "scripts": {
        "test": "jest"
      }
      
      // Example Jest test for a Vue component
      import { render } from '@testing-library/vue';
      import MyComponent from '@/components/MyComponent.vue';
      
      test('renders correctly', () => {
        const { getByText } = render(MyComponent);
        expect(getByText('Hello World')).toBeInTheDocument();
      });
      
  7. Integrating Vue 3.0 with Mobile Frameworks:

    • Vue 3.0 can be integrated with mobile frameworks like Cordova or Capacitor for building hybrid mobile apps.

    • These frameworks allow deploying Vue apps as native mobile applications.

    • Example code (using Capacitor):

      # Install Capacitor
      npm install --save @capacitor/core @capacitor/cli
      npx cap init
      npx cap add android
      npx cap add ios
      
      # Build and open the app in Android Studio or Xcode
      npx cap copy
      npx cap open android
      npx cap open ios
      
  8. Vue 3.0 Mobile App Deployment:

    • Deploying Vue 3.0 mobile apps involves building for the desired platform and using deployment tools.

    • Platforms include web, Android, iOS, or as Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).

    • Example code (building for production):

      # Build for production
      npm run build
      

      (Follow platform-specific deployment steps for Android, iOS, or PWAs.)

  9. Vue 3.0 Mobile-Friendly Design Patterns:

    • Mobile-friendly design patterns include touch-friendly elements, responsive layouts, and optimized user interactions.

    • Use UI components and design principles that enhance the mobile user experience.

    • Example code (using Vant's Button component):

      <van-button type="primary">Primary Button</van-button>
      
  10. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) with Vue 3.0:

    • Vue 3.0 supports building Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) for a seamless mobile experience.

    • Use the @vue/cli-plugin-pwa to scaffold a PWA in your Vue project.

    • Example code (adding PWA support):

      # Add PWA support to your Vue project
      vue add pwa
      

      (Follow the configuration steps and customize the PWA settings.)