Initial Release of Vue.js
Vue.js was created by Evan You and the first version, 0.6.0, was released in February 2014. This initial release laid the foundation for what would become a highly popular JavaScript framework.
2014
2015
Vue.js 0.12 and 0.14 Releases
In 2015, Vue.js saw significant updates with the release of versions 0.12 and 0.14. These updates introduced new features such as two-way data binding and a more modular architecture.
2016
The first major version, Vue.js 1.0, was released in October 2015, codenamed "Evangelion." This version brought stability and a more robust feature set, making Vue.js ready for production use.
2016
Vue.js 2.0 was released in September 2016, codenamed "Ghost in the Shell." This version introduced a virtual DOM, significantly improving performance and enabling more efficient updates.
2017
In 2017, Vue.js CLI 3.0 was introduced, providing a more powerful and flexible tool for scaffolding and managing Vue.js projects. This version included features like a plugin system and zero-config setups.
2018
The Vue.js Devtools extension for Chrome and Firefox was released in 2018, offering developers enhanced debugging and inspection capabilities for Vue.js applications.
2019
Vue.js 3.0 Alpha Release
The alpha version of Vue.js 3.0 was released in 2019, showcasing significant improvements such as the Composition API, better TypeScript support, and performance enhancements.
2020
Vue.js 3.0, codenamed "One Piece," was officially released in September 2020. This major update brought the Composition API, improved TypeScript integration, and a smaller, faster runtime.
2021
Vue.js 3 Adoption and Ecosystem Growth
Throughout 2021, the adoption of Vue.js 3 grew steadily, and the ecosystem expanded with new libraries and tools, including Vue Router 4 and Vuex 4, optimized for Vue.js 3.
2021
Vite, a next-generation frontend build tool created by Evan You, gained popularity in 2021. It was designed to work seamlessly with Vue.js, offering faster development and build times.
2022
Vue.js 3.2 Release
Vue.js 3.2 was released in 2022, introducing new features such as the script setup syntax, improved reactivity system, and enhanced developer experience.
2022
Pinia – The New State Management Library
Pinia, a new state management library for Vue.js, was introduced in 2022. It aimed to provide a simpler and more intuitive API compared to Vuex.
2023
Vue.js 3.3 Release
Vue.js 3.3 was released in 2023, focusing on performance improvements, better TypeScript support, and new features to enhance developer productivity.
2023
Nuxt 3 Release
Nuxt 3, a framework based on Vue.js for building server-side rendered applications, was officially released in 2023, offering better performance, improved developer experience, and full support for Vue.js 3.
2024
Vue.js 4.0 Announcement
In early 2024, the Vue.js team announced the upcoming Vue.js 4.0, promising further performance enhancements, new features, and continued focus on developer experience and ecosystem growth.
