Vite is a build tool and development server for modern web development projects. It is bundler and designed to optimize the development experience by providing fast and efficient build times during development. Vite supports various frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, and others.
Make sure you have Node.js and npm installed on your machine. You can download and install them from the official website: Node.js
Open your terminal and run the following command to create a new React app using Vite:
. npm create vite my-react-app . npm create vite my-react-app
. cd my-react-app //Change into the project directory
. npm install
. npm run dev
This will start the Vite development server, and you should see your React app running at http://localhost:3000.
Key features of Vite include:
Fast Development Server: Vite offers an extremely fast development server that leverages native ES module imports to reduce startup time.
Efficient Hot Module Replacement (HMR): Vite provides efficient Hot Module Replacement, enabling you to see instant updates in the browser without a full page refresh during development.
Plugin System: Vite comes with a plugin system that allows developers to extend and customize the build process.
Framework Support: Vite supports popular frontend frameworks like React, Vue, and others, making it versatile for various project setups.
Built-in Development Features: Vite includes built-in support for features like CSS pre-processors, TypeScript, and more.
Optimized Production Builds: Vite optimizes production builds for performance, creating smaller and more efficient bundles.