Vue.js Fast Crash Course (Udemy.com)
Learn to use the popular and hot JavaScript Framework VueJs / Vue or Vue.js
Created by: Edwin Diaz
Last updated May 2019
Our take
Based on the ratings of 4,460 students and a sample of their written reviews, the syllabus, the course as of May 2019. No course pays to be reviewed.
A free, 2.6 hour introduction to Vue 2 from Edwin Diaz, spread over 28 lectures in four sections: setup, data binding, components, and a final block of more advanced features, which the course description says includes routing and HTTP. It's aimed at people who already know JavaScript and want the core ideas of Vue in an evening, not a full project build. About 97,000 students have enrolled and the 4.5 rating holds up across 4,460 reviews, which is a lot for a free crash course.
Reviewers like the teaching. He's described as entertaining and charismatic, and one reviewer says he explains the why behind the syntax rather than just typing it out. The big complaint is age. The course was last updated in May 2019 and teaches Vue 2, so anyone on Vue 3 will hit differences in setup and syntax; one recent one-star review calls it plainly outdated. Others found the live-coding mistakes left in the recording distracting, and one said it felt unstructured, like a lecture with no notes. The quizzes are multiple choice only.
Is it still worth your time? For free, yes, with a caveat. Treat it as a quick way to get the mental model of reactive data, directives and components, then read the Vue 3 docs for what changed. One reviewer did exactly that and was happy. If you want something current and hands-on, the paid Vue courses beside it on this page are a safer bet. As a two-and-a-half hour primer it does its job.
Pros
- Free, and short enough to finish in one sitting at 158 minutes across 28 lectures
- Reviewers say the instructor explains the why behind the syntax, not just what to type
- Covers data binding, components, routing and HTTP, which is more than most crash courses fit in
- Works as a Vue 2 grounding even for people who then move on to Vue 3
Cons
- Teaches Vue 2 and was last updated in May 2019, so setup and syntax differ from current Vue 3
- Live-coding mistakes and pauses were left in, which some found padded and hard to follow
- No coding exercises or projects; the three quizzes are multiple choice only
Edwin is very entertaining as well as informative. He explains the why behind the syntax and abbreviations as well as how the elements of Vue work together.
Listed as all levels, but it assumes working JavaScript and HTML; one reviewer new to JS frameworks said it moved too fast to follow.
What you will learn
- Students will learn to install Vue
- Students will learn to use Vue
- Students will learn to create APPS using VUE
- Students will learn to start any projects using Vue
Course content
4 sections · 28 lectures · 2.6 hours of video 3 quizzes, 1 articles
- 1Start Here 1 free preview4 lectures · 13 min
- 2Data Binding12 lectures · 1 quiz · 1 hour
- 3Vue Components4 lectures · 1 quiz · 21 min
- 4More advanced Features8 lectures · 1 quiz · 1 hour
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Students looking to learn a Javascript Framework should take this course
- Students looking to learn how to implement Javascript in Laravel applications
- Students looking for an easier Framework than Angular should take this course
What you need before you start
- Javascript knowledge is required
Quality Score
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Overall Score : 90 / 100
Course Description
This Javascript Framework called Vue.js, or Vue has become very popular, especially in the Laravel community. Vue has adopted and improved many features of the other bigger frameworks like Angular, React and Ember.
With Vue you can be up and running within 3 minutes. We can link to a local Vue script, use a CDN or just use the amazing CLI to create single file applications with ease.
No more do we need to rely on jQuery to create really cool functionalities since Vue makes it a lot easier to play around with the DOM and create really amazing functionalities in our app with less code.
Learning to use this Javascript framework has become important since developers are always in need of fast, flexible and easy to implement Frameworks..
This course covers the main Vue features so that anybody can be up and running with it in no time.
Here are some of the things we are covering
- Data binding
- Control Structures
- Conditionals
- Lists redering
- Computed properties
- Components
- Routing
- HTTP
- and more.....
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
4,460 Reviews
Edwin Diaz
Edwin Diaz: A Leading Engineer, Life Coach, and Serial Entrepreneur
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Edwin Diaz is not just a name in the world of software development and web technologies—he is a powerhouse of knowledge and experience, a life coach, and a successful serial entrepreneur. His journey is a testament to the incredible impact that one person can have through dedication, passion, and the desire to empower others. With expertise spanning numerous programming languages and frameworks, Edwin has become a beacon for those looking to break into the tech industry or enhance their existing skills.
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Edwin Diaz’s career is a perfect blend of technical expertise and a passion for teaching. As a software and web technologies engineer, he has mastered many programming languages, including PHP, JavaScript, and Python. His deep understanding of these languages enables him to teach complex concepts in a way that is accessible and engaging.
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Reviews
By Ángel R Santana-Oquendo on 1/27/2021
Great course to learn the basic functionalities and structure of vuejs. It does not matter if you are a beginner or an expert, the only thing needed to is html and javascript knowledge to follow the course. The the instructor keeps you motivated through the course.
By Anthony Renwick on 6/11/2020
I thought the course was a great introduction into Vue and its features. I wish it was the more recent version of Vue but, it didn't really deter my learning. There was one part in Section 4 where the instructor emphasized a little but too much that this was a crash course. I didn't find it necessary because it was briefly mentioned already at the beginning (And it's in the title). But other than that, he is a great instructor who gave a very great introduction to Vue.js. Thank you Edwin.
By Francesco Carpine on 1/4/2020
Problem in Introduction video: no content after 1m36s, i.e. 2-3 lost minutes. In my humble opinion, using a front end framework like Vue.js as imported .js library decreases its own application and potential. For this reason all modern front end frameworks (such as Vue.js, Angular, ...) come with a CLI (npm-based or not) and, in general, with a completely different approach in front end development / deployment for a professional use. So, good job for the Vue CLI part. Interesting and useful the quizzes inside. The course can be good for beginners.
By Mario Schäfer on 9/18/2019
Edwins Crash Course was very structured and he speaks very clearly. His Courses are entertaining and you will definitely learn from them. In some videos, he made some errors, which he corrected very fast, but I think he could cut that out from his lections, thats why I rate it 4.5/5 But this course is definitely not a waste of time :) keep up the good work edwin
By Mihai Iacob on 8/11/2019
I'm gonna use what I've learned in this course for my dissertation web application. I think it will help me a lot ! One thing that i could suggest is that at the 28. Where next! video, you could put some additional things related to Vue.js. What i mean is stuff like 'go to the official documentation at the link ...' or 'Here on this blog/forum you can find posts from Vue.js developers'. I know that you can google this sort of things, but it would be nice if the locations can be recommended by you, since you already have great experience in working with Vue.js. Keep up the good work!
By L Phillips on 4/5/2019
Yes I needed a quick understanding an overview of what Vue.js is, how it works and what it might be used for. Very enjoyable so far thank you. I like the use of CDN as it's usually in the setting up phase that complications happen for me, so this enabled me to avoid installation/configuration issues and get straight on learning Vue.js
By Mohan Madheshwaran on 6/28/2018
The course is very good and easy to understand. I liked this course and recommended for my friends. I know its a fast crash course, but expected a clear explanations for the topics mentioned. The small errors and spelling mistakes were diverting my concentration, as it is a one side teaching, I was not able to tell those small corrections like... component name mismatch, wrong file paths etc. Initial videos were slow and clear, but at the end particularly the router related videos are not clearly explained. I wish these should be corrected and re-make these videos. However, thank you very much for this free fast crash course, it helped me lot and a good take away :)
By Abner Saavedra on 4/19/2018
He aprendido lo básico de este framework/librería JavaScript. Se que puedo usarla mediante cdn o CLI. Me parece muy práctica. El instructor cubrió buena parte de la herramienta y explico lo mas fundamental de forma sencilla y práctica. Buen trabajo Edwin Díaz. Good job.
By Tudoistube on 4/17/2018
Thanks for your showing how to make Vue.js very easily and simply. I will make a template for my project with watching your lecture again and again. I hope you will mention a good reference on how to use Vue.js on Springframework, not Springboot. Your advice will be very helpful to make many programmers in our local land work more simply and enjoybaly, because Vue.js will solve at front-end, Spring will still work as usal. This separation of role will make the advantage of each language most.
By Elton Sidney Pedro de Sousa on 4/4/2018
And voalla I just finished the short course. I took this course as well for curiosity purposes aiming to see how Edwin explains and t is just exactly the same as in other courses. He is engaging, knows the subject and is straight to the point. I cannot wait for a complete course!!!








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