What problem does it solve?
Vite eliminates slow dev server startups and lengthy rebuilds by using native ES modules and an instant hot module replacement flow, delivering a fast feedback loop for modern frontend development.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Fast dev server: Instant server start with native ESM and rapid module updates.
- Optimized production builds: Efficient bundling with code splitting and tree-shaking.
- Plugin-driven extensibility: Rich ecosystem to customize the build and development experience.
- Framework and library support: Works with Vue, React, Preact, Svelte, and vanilla JS; ideal for apps, component libraries, and prototypes.
Quick Start
Initialize a new project with Vite, install dependencies, and run the dev server to start development. Create a vite.config.ts/js with the defineConfig helper to tailor the workflow and extend with plugins as needed.