How to Build a Nuxt Simple Todo App: A Hilariously Easy Guide
Tags: nuxt, todoapp
Published: 2023-07-11 08:27:21

Greetings, my fellow developers! Are you ready to embark on an epic journey to create a simple todo app using Nuxt.js? Fear not, for I am here to guide you through the treacherous lands of JavaScript and Vue.js, armed only with your trusty text editor and a sense of humor!

Prepare yourselves, for we are about to dive into the magical world of Nuxt.js and create a todo app so simple, even your cat could use it!

## Step 1: Summon the Nuxt.js Framework
Before we can begin our quest, we must first summon the almighty Nuxt.js framework. Open your terminal and enter the following incantation:
```
npx create-nuxt-app my-todo-app
```
Replace "my-todo-app" with the name of your app, and watch as the Nuxt.js framework emerges from the depths of the internet and into your computer.

## Step 2: Enter the Lair of Dependencies
Now that the Nuxt.js framework has been summoned, it's time to enter the lair of dependencies. In your terminal, navigate to your app's directory:
```
cd my-todo-app
```
And install the following dependencies:
```
npm install --save @nuxtjs/axios 
```
These mysterious packages will grant your app the power to communicate with the outside world, or in our case, just store some todos.

## Step 3: Configure the Nuxt.js Powers
To harness the full power of Nuxt.js, you must first configure its mighty capabilities. Open your app's nuxt.config.js file and add the following to the modules array:
```
modules: [
  '@nuxtjs/axios',
],
```
This will allow your app to use the powers of axios to make HTTP requests.

## Step 4: Create the Todo Mage Component
Now that our app is fully armed with the Nuxt.js framework and its dependencies, it's time to create the Todo Mage component. In your app's components directory, create a new file named TodoMage.vue. Place the following code inside:
```
<template>
  <div>
    <h1>My Magical Todo App</h1>
    <form @submit.prevent="addTodo">
      <input v-model="newTodo" placeholder="What shall we do today?">
      <button type="submit">Add Todo</button>
    </form>
    <ul>
      <li v-for="(todo, index) in todos" :key="index">
        {{ todo }}
        <button @click="removeTodo(index)">Remove</button>
      </li>
    </ul>
  </div>
</template>

<script>
export default {
  data() {
    return {
      newTodo: '',
      todos: []
    }
  },
  methods: {
    addTodo() {
      if (this.newTodo.trim()) {
        this.todos.push(this.newTodo.trim());
        this.newTodo = '';
      }
    },
    removeTodo(index) {
      this.todos.splice(index, 1);
    }
  }
}
</script>
```
This mystical component will allow your users to add and remove tasks from their todo list.

## Step 5: Invoke the Todo Mage Component
With the Todo Mage component created, it's time to invoke its powers. Open your app's pages/index.vue file and replace its contents with the following code:
```
<template>
  <div>
    <TodoMage />
  </div>
</template>

<script>
import TodoMage from '~/components/TodoMage.vue'

export default {
  components: {
    TodoMage
  }
}
</script>
```
This will summon the Todo Mage component and render it on your app's homepage.

## Step 6: Unleash the App!
The time has come to unleash your app upon the world! In your terminal, enter the following command to start your app's development server:
```
npm run dev
```
With the server running, open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. Behold, your Nuxt.js simple todo app in all its glory!

You have now successfully traversed the dangerous lands of JavaScript and Vue.js, and emerged victorious with a shiny new Nuxt.js simple todo app. Go forth and conquer, my fellow developers, for there are many more adventures to be had in the world of web development!