Svelte Radio Dominik G on Svelte 5 and Vite 6
Jan 9, 2025
In this discussion, Dominik G, a maintainer of Svelte and contributor to Vite, dives into the exciting developments in Svelte 5 and Vite 6. He discusses the new Environment API, the importance of ViteCI for ecosystem stability, and the potential blend of web and mobile technologies. Dominik shares insights on migrating from Svelte 4, addressing data management complexities, and innovative tools like Superforms. The conversation also highlights the fun project of rebuilding 'Return to Castle Wolfenstein' using Svelte, showcasing the creativity within the community.
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ViteEcosystem CI
- ViteEcosystem CI improves ecosystem stability by testing Vite PRs against downstream projects like SvelteKit.
- This proactive approach catches breaking changes early, ensuring smoother updates.
Vite 6 Environment API
- Vite 6 introduces an Environment API to simplify hybrid app development.
- It separates client and server environments, enabling better code organization and more flexibility.
Miniflare and Vite 6 Environments
- Cloudflare's Dario experimented with Vite 6's Environment API for SvelteKit and Miniflare integration.
- This allows developers to run code closer to the production Cloudflare environment.