Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - Wes & Scott Look At Svelte 3
Aug 26, 2019
Discover the exciting world of Svelte 3 and its unique approach to web development. The hosts explore its minimalist syntax, absence of a virtual DOM, and advantages over React and others. They dive into the Svelte compiler and discuss Sapper's routing and server-side rendering capabilities. The conversation touches on transitioning from React to Svelte, examining the challenges and appeal of this modern framework. Plus, they consider Svelte Native and touch on TypeScript support, highlighting the future of web development.
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Svelte 3 Core Features
- Svelte 3 compiles to vanilla JavaScript, potentially offering performance advantages by not shipping a platform.
- It doesn't rely on a virtual DOM, a departure from React's approach.
Svelte's Syntax
- Svelte uses a minimalist templating syntax close to HTML, simplifying development.
- It reduces the mental overhead associated with JavaScript frameworks like React.
Reactivity and Mutations
- Svelte allows direct variable mutations, simplifying state management compared to React.
- Its reactivity system, indicated by a dollar sign, automatically updates dependent values.