How do you find Vue JS version using API?
Here are the ways to determine the Vue.js version using API methods:
1. During Runtime:
Vue.version: This global property returns a string indicating the Vue.js version currently running in the browser.
JavaScript
console.log(Vue.version); // Output: e.g., "3.2.45"
2. During Development:
package.json: Check the dependencies section of your package.json file for the vue package version.
JSON
{
"dependencies": {
"vue": "^3.2.45"
}
}
vue --version (CLI): If you're using Vue CLI, run this command in your terminal to view the globally installed Vue CLI version, which often aligns with the Vue.js version used in your projects.
3. Within a Vue Component:
this.$version: Access this property within a Vue component to get the Vue.js version used in that component's context.
JavaScript
<template>
<p>Vue version: {{ $version }}</p>
</template>
4. Accessing Vue API Within Browser Console:
Vue.version: If Vue is available globally in the browser, you can directly access Vue.version in the browser console to check the version.
5. Inspecting Generated JavaScript Code:
Vue.version: Search for Vue.version in the generated JavaScript code (usually in a file like app.js or main.js) to find the version used during build.
Key Points:
Use Vue.version at runtime or within components.
Check package.json for development version.
Use vue --version for CLI version.
Inspect generated code for build version.
Additional Considerations:
If using a custom build of Vue.js, the version might not be accessible through these methods.
For complex scenarios, consider using build tools or scripts to manage and track Vue.js versions more effectively.