Vite Crash Course in Tamil🔥

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on how to set up and use Vite with React, based on the Vite Crash Course in Tamil by Anton Francis Jeejo. Vite is a modern build tool that significantly improves the development experience by providing fast hot module replacement and optimized build performance. This guide will walk you through the installation, project setup, and basic usage of Vite with React.

Step 1: Install Node.js

Before using Vite, ensure you have Node.js installed on your machine. Vite requires Node.js version 12.0 or higher.

• Visit the Node.js website.
• Download and install the recommended version for your operating system.

Step 2: Create a New Vite Project

Once Node.js is installed, you can create a new project using Vite.

1. Open your command line interface (CLI).

2. Run the following command to create a new Vite project:

   npm create vite@latest my-vite-app -- --template react
   

   • Replace my-vite-app with your desired project name.
   • The --template react flag sets up a project with React.

3. Navigate into your project directory:

   cd my-vite-app
   

Step 3: Install Dependencies

After creating your Vite project, you need to install the required dependencies.

• Run the following command in your CLI:

  npm install
  

This installs all necessary packages as defined in the package.json file.

Step 4: Start the Development Server

To see your application running, start the Vite development server.

• Run the following command:

  npm run dev
  

• Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173 to view your new React app.

Step 5: Modify the App

Now that your project is set up, you can start modifying the default application.

1. Open src/App.jsx in your code editor.

2. You can change the content to personalize your app. For example:

   function App() {
     return (
       <div>
         <h1>Welcome to My Vite React App!</h1>
       </div>
     );
   }
   

3. Save your changes and observe the updates in the browser instantly due to Vite's hot module replacement feature.

Step 6: Build for Production

When you're ready to deploy your application, you need to build it for production.

• Run the following command:

  npm run build
  

This command generates an optimized version of your app in the dist folder.

Conclusion

You have successfully set up a Vite project with React! You learned how to install Node.js, create a new Vite project, install dependencies, run a development server, modify the application, and build it for production.

Next Steps

• Explore additional features of Vite.
• Integrate state management libraries like Redux or Context API.
• Deploy your application using services like Netlify or Vercel for live access.

Feel free to ask questions or seek help from communities like Discord or forums to enhance your learning journey!