How do I run the dev server and explore hmr?

Start the development server and observe native ES modules and Hot Module Replacement (HMR). ```bash npm run dev ``` Open http://localhost:5173. Edit `src/main.js` or CSS – changes apply instantly without full reload. Vite uses esbuild for fast transforms and serves modules directly.

How do I customize vite with configuration?

Create `vite.config.js` in project root for custom settings. ```js import { defineConfig } from 'vite'; export default defineConfig({ server: { port: 3000, }, build: { outDir: 'dist', }, }); ``` Restart dev server. Experiment with base path or CSS preprocessors.

How do I build for production and preview?

Generate optimized static assets. ```bash npm run build npm run preview ``` Inspect `dist/` folder: minified JS/CSS, asset hashing. Preview at http://localhost:4173. Rollup bundles with code splitting and preload directives.

How do I integrate frameworks and plugins?

Scaffold a framework project and add plugins. ```bash npm create vite@latest my-react-app -- --template react cd my-react-app npm install npm run dev ``` Install plugin example: `npm i -D @vitejs/plugin-react`. Update config: ```js import react from '@vitejs/plugin-react'; export default defineConfig({ plugins: [react()], }); ```

Learn Vite in 5 Steps: From Setup to Production Builds

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Instant Toolkit

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Use the official scaffolding tool to set up a new Vite project with vanilla JavaScript.

npm create vite@latest my-vite-app -- --template vanilla
cd my-vite-app
npm install

This creates a project structure with index.html as the entry point, main.js importing modules, and default npm scripts.

Why this step matters:

-Establishes a zero-config starting point to experiment immediately
-Teaches project structure used in real-world Vite apps

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Node.js (v18+), npm or yarn or pnpm, Terminal

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Definition of Done

•Project folder created with package.json and src files
•Dependencies installed without errors
•Basic file structure understood (index.html, main.js)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Using Node.js version below 18

→Update Node.js to latest LTS via nodejs.org

❌ Skipping `npm install` after scaffolding

→Always run install to get vite and dependencies

❌ Wrong template name

→List templates with `npm create vite@latest -- --help`

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Learning Resources

📖 Online Courses

Learn Vite | The Fast Build Tool for Modern Web Projects

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📖 Recommended Books

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🌐 Helpful Websites

Vite Official Guide

documentation

Step-by-step documentation and features

Vite GitHub Repository

repository

Source code, issues, and plugin ecosystem

🛠️ Useful Tools

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Build Tool

Next-gen frontend build tool

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Official scaffolding tool

Learn Vite in 5 Steps: From Setup to Production Builds