How to Fix document is not defined Error in Nuxt 3 with D3.js Plugin

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Understanding the Issue

The Cause of the Error

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The Solution: Using Vue References

The good news is that you can fix this issue by using Vue's $refs feature, which allows you to reference DOM elements in a way that ensures they exist at the right stage of the component lifecycle.

Step-by-Step Implementation

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Update Your Script: Modify your component's script to use $refs to access the DOM element safely.

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Conclusion

Remember, whenever dealing with libraries that manipulate the DOM directly, make sure those manipulations occur when the component is fully mounted in the browser. This will save you from a lot of headaches down the road!