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Introducing Vite. The next generation javascript build tool.
In today’s world of frontend development, there’s a variety of tools at our disposal. Webpack, Rollup, and others have dominated the scene, enabling developers to bundle and optimize code for the web. However, as the world of web development keeps evolving, so do the tools that power it. Enter Vite, a new kid on the block that promises to simplify and speed up our web development journey.
What is Vite?
Vite is a modern JavaScript build tool designed to streamline the way we develop frontend web applications. Its main objectives are:
- Serving your code locally during the development phase.
- Bundling your JavaScript, CSS, and other assets seamlessly for production.
While many other tools offer similar functionalities, Vite has its unique edge. Created by Evan You, the genius behind Vue.js, Vite is his answer to the increasing complexities and lag that come with more extensive code bases and dependencies.
A Brief History of JavaScript Bundling
Historically, web developers faced a dilemma. The native capabilities of browsers didn’t support the bundling of JavaScript files in a modular manner. This limitation led to the emergence of tools like Webpack and Rollup…
