What is Vite?
Vite is a modern dev server and bundler. It uses native ES modules during development for lightning-fast HMR, and Rollup for production bundling. It's the foundation of Nuxt, SvelteKit, Astro and many more.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Instant HMR.
- ✓ Framework-agnostic.
- ✓ Best-in-class build speed.
Cons
- ✗ Primarily a dev tool — you still need a framework on top.
Alternatives to Vite
FAQ
Is Vite faster than webpack?+−
Yes — often 10–100× faster for cold starts and HMR on medium+ projects.