Where to start when selecting a beginner-level Vue.js course?

Vue.js is one of the fastest-growing frameworks in the JavaScript community. Since its creation in 2014, Vue.js has seen wide adoption in web application development. Companies like Apple, Louis Vuitton, BMW, UpWork to name a few are using Vue.js to build their web applications. Needless to say, there’s never been a better time to learn Vue.js. However, with the overwhelming number of resources available online, it is often hard to pick the right beginner Vue course that suits you. Whether you are a JavaScript veteran looking to try out Vue or a complete beginner looking to learn your first JS framework, selecting the right beginner course can save you a ton of time and money. This article aims to help you make an informed decision in selecting your very first beginner-level Vue.js course.

Comparing Vue.js courses for beginners

We curated a list of Vue learning resources that are to the point and covers the fundamentals clearly and concisely.

1. Vue.js Fundamentals

This course focuses on solidifying your basic understanding of Vue.js. After taking this course you will have mastery over Vue.js fundamentals. This course is completely free to take and covers some of the core topics such as

    - Two-way data binding
    - Template syntax and expressions
    - Vue directives, loops, and conditional rendering
    - Vue Devtools
    - Handling user Inputs
    - Handling Events
    - Vue.js Methods and Computed Properties
    - Attribute Bindings and dynamic classes

After taking this course you should be able to piece together applications with Vue.js. You will also feel comfortable navigating the official documentation site for more advanced Vue.js topics.

ℹ️ VueSchool offers both Vue 2.x and Vue 3.x courses for beginners and they are both free to take.

2. Vuejs.org Guide

Next on our list is the official Vue.js documentation guide. Vue.js has an amazing community and the documentation is well organized and well maintained. You pretty much find everything related to Vue on this site. The documentation provides great explanations, examples, and code snippets. This is one of the best places to start when learning Vue.js.

3. Laracasts: Vue Tutorials

If you are coming from a PHP/Laravel background you are probably familiar with Laracasts. They are well known for their Laravel tutorials; the Vue.js course they are offering is beginner-friendly and easy to follow along. However, this is a paid service and you have to be a member to access all the videos.

4. Mozilla Web Docs

The final resource in our list is Mozilla Developer Network Documentation. This website is filled with a wealth of free information. They have very detailed, up to date, well maintained documentation of Vue. If you are someone who loves learning through reading and following code samples this website is ideal for you.

Here’s a visual comparison of the learning resources listed above.

Apply your knowledge as you learn

Simply knowing what tools are necessary to take an engine apart is not the same as trying to disassemble the engine yourself. Only when you try to do it yourself you learn about the relevance of that tool. This is true when you are trying to learn Vue.js or any other technology. When following a course it is very important to try and apply the learned concept as you progress through the course. Let me give you a practical example of this, let’s say you are following a course and you learned how to handle user inputs. Now when you implement a form by yourself and apply the concept of handling user inputs in an application, you will have a much better understanding of the concept.

ℹ️ Here at VueSchool our courses are organized in short videos.
Each video is no more than 6 minutes long and conveys a particular piece information. You can watch a video and immediately apply the learned concepts. Moreover, each courses are taught by industry experts and provides concise, to the point explanation. Our Vue.js fundamentals course includes all the latest features of Vue.js and it is completely free to watch. We encourage you to give it a try.

Conclusion

Learning is a constant in tech career. Selecting the right resources will allow you to learn new concepts efficiently. I hope this article will help you to pick up a Vue.js course that fits your learning style. Happy learning and catch you next time.