Getting started with MDX and Vue.js/Nuxt.js

Markdown, since its inception, has offered a straightforward authoring tool for content creators, and the introduction of MDX enhances it by allowing the integration of JSX, making it possible to embed interactive components like charts within Markdown documents. MDX is particularly beneficial for design system documentation, such as that of Chakra UI, where it enables live editing and viewing of changes. It supports seamless integration with Vue.js, allowing developers to import Markdown files as Vue components and use Vue components within Markdown. The article discusses setting up MDX in Vue.js applications using the @mdx-js/vue-loader and extends these capabilities to Nuxt.js applications with the @nuxtjs/mdx module. It emphasizes MDX's role in the component-driven development era, highlighting its ability to maintain Markdown's simplicity while introducing JSX where needed, without runtime, as all compilation occurs during the build stage. The piece also mentions LogRocket as a tool for monitoring and debugging Vue applications, providing insights into user experiences and application performance.