Learn YEW with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Installation Setup
Install Rust and Cargo package manager
Install `wasm-pack` for WebAssembly builds
Create a new Rust project for Yew
Add `yew` crate and optional dependencies (`wasm-bindgen`, `web-sys`)
Build project using `wasm-pack build` or `trunk` for development server
Environment Setup
Install Rust and Cargo
Install wasm-pack and Trunk
Set up browser for testing (modern browsers)
Install Yew crate and dependencies
Run development server and compile to Wasm
Config Files
Cargo.toml - dependencies and project metadata
index.html - root HTML page
src/main.rs - entry point
src/components/ - reusable components
static/ - CSS and assets
Cli Commands
cargo new project_name -> create new Rust project
cargo build --target wasm32-unknown-unknown -> compile to Wasm
trunk serve -> start local dev server
trunk build -> build for production
wasm-bindgen -> generate JS bindings
Internationalization
UTF-8 support by default
Localized strings handled in Rust code
Integrate i18n libraries manually
Dynamic content can be localized
Flexible for multi-language apps
Accessibility
Supports standard HTML accessibility
Custom ARIA attributes via html! macro
Keyboard and mouse events supported
Screen reader-friendly rendering
No native accessibility utilities; use standard web practices
Ui Styling
CSS and static assets handled separately
Inline styling possible via style attributes
Integrate frameworks like Tailwind CSS
No built-in CSS framework
Dynamic class updates via props or state
State Management
Component-local state via use_state hook
Message passing for state updates
Props to pass data between components
Async data handled with wasm-bindgen-futures
Global state via context or external crates
Data Management
Handle JSON, HTML, or binary data
Fetch API for network requests
Use local storage or IndexedDB
Manage async responses in messages
Interoperate with backend services