You are using the runtime-only build of Vue where the template compiler is not available. Either pre-compile the templates into render functions, or use the compiler-included build.

To use Vue with the runtime-only build where the template compiler is not available, you have two options: pre-compile the templates into render functions or use the compiler-included build. Here are the explanations for each step:

  1. Pre-compile the templates into render functions:
  2. In this approach, you need to use a separate build step to compile your Vue templates into render functions.
  3. The render functions are JavaScript functions that generate the virtual DOM for your Vue components.
  4. This eliminates the need for the template compiler at runtime, resulting in a smaller bundle size and improved performance.
  5. To pre-compile templates, you can use tools like Vue CLI, webpack, or vue-loader.

  6. During the build process, the templates are transformed into render functions and included in your application bundle.

  7. Use the compiler-included build:

  8. If you choose this approach, you can use the full version of Vue, which includes the template compiler.
  9. The compiler-included build allows you to write Vue components with templates directly in your JavaScript files.
  10. When your application is built and served, the Vue runtime will compile the templates on-the-fly into render functions.
  11. This provides a more convenient development experience as you can write templates in the familiar HTML syntax.
  12. However, the downside is that the resulting bundle size will be slightly larger compared to the runtime-only build.

Both approaches have their own advantages and considerations. If you prioritize bundle size and performance, pre-compiling templates into render functions is recommended. If you prefer a more convenient development experience, using the compiler-included build may be a better choice.

Remember to choose the appropriate build based on your project's requirements and constraints.