Learn QUASAR-FRAMEWORK with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 23, 2025

Explain

Quasar provides a comprehensive library of Vue components, utilities, and CLI tools.

It supports multiple platforms including SPA, SSR, PWA, Mobile, and Desktop apps.

Quasar emphasizes performance, theming, accessibility, and productivity for Vue.js developers.

Core Features

Vue components like QBtn, QCard, QTable, QDialog

Flexbox-based layout utilities (QLayout, QHeader, QFooter, QPage)

Theming and global style overrides

Cross-platform build targets (SPA, PWA, Electron, Cordova)

TypeScript support and Vue 3 compatibility

Basic Concepts Overview

Components: QBtn, QInput, QCard, QTable, QDialog

Layouts: QLayout, QHeader, QFooter, QPage, QPageContainer

Theming: light/dark, color palettes, CSS variables

Styling: props, classes, scoped CSS, SASS variables

Responsive design: flex utilities, breakpoints, grid system

Project Structure

src/ - main Vue source folder

src/components/ - reusable Quasar components

src/layouts/ - layouts like QLayout

quasar.conf.js - main configuration file

package.json - Quasar and dependencies

Building Workflow

Install Quasar CLI and create project

Develop SPA/PWA/Mobile/Desktop using prebuilt components

Customize theme and global variables

Use layouts for responsive design

Build and deploy to desired platform

Difficulty Use Cases

Beginner: using default Quasar components

Intermediate: customizing layouts and themes

Advanced: building PWA or SPA dashboards

Expert: creating multi-platform apps (Mobile + Desktop)

Community: integrating Quasar with Vuex/Pinia and Router

Comparisons

Multi-platform support vs Vuetify (Web-only)

Vue-focused vs React libraries (Fluent UI)

CLI tooling included vs component-only frameworks

Responsive and accessible by default

Best for cross-platform Vue apps

Versioning Timeline

2015 – Initial Quasar release

2017 – Stable Quasar v0.17 with Vue 2 support

2019 – Quasar v1 with CLI and component improvements

2021 – Quasar v2 with Vue 3 and Composition API

2025 – Current stable with active maintenance and community support

Glossary

Component: reusable UI element

Layout: QLayout, QPage, QHeader, QFooter

Directive: Vue attribute for dynamic behavior

Plugin: Quasar utility (Notify, Dialog, Loading)

Platform targets: Web SPA, PWA, Mobile, Desktop