What is @vue/cli-service?
@vue/cli-service is a development dependency for Vue.js projects that provides a set of built-in tools and configurations to streamline the development, testing, and building of Vue applications. It abstracts away much of the configuration needed for Webpack, Babel, ESLint, and other tools, allowing developers to focus on writing code.
What are @vue/cli-service's main functionalities?
Project Creation
This command initializes a new Vue.js project with a default or custom configuration. It sets up the project structure, installs dependencies, and configures build tools.
vue create my-project
Development Server
This command starts a development server with hot-reload capabilities. It allows developers to see changes in real-time as they edit their code.
npm run serve
Production Build
This command compiles the Vue.js application into a production-ready bundle. It optimizes the code for performance and minimizes the output files.
npm run build
Unit Testing
This command runs unit tests using a testing framework like Jest or Mocha. It helps ensure that individual components and functions work as expected.
npm run test:unit
Linting
This command runs ESLint to check for code quality and style issues. It helps maintain a consistent codebase and catch potential errors early.
npm run lint
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