
Evan You
Creator of the Vue framework and Vite, founder of Void0, and an open-source toolchain author focused on frontend build tooling and bundlers.
Top 10 podcasts with Evan You
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Sep 22, 2025 • 54min
939: Creator of Vite: Evan You
Evan You, creator of the Vue framework and Vite, and founder of Void0, shares insights into the evolution of frontend tooling. He discusses his journey from UI design to toolchains and how personal development experiences shaped his work. The conversation dives into the architecture of Rolldown and the speed advantages of using Rust, as well as the importance of bundlers for large applications. Evan also critiques React Server Components and highlights his vision for future tools, including Void Zero and VitePlus.

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Dec 4, 2023 • 46min
Story - From 486 to Vue.js: Evan You's Full-Time Gamble on Open Source
Evan You, the creator of Vue.js, shares his journey from a developer solving his own problems to leading one of today's most popular web frameworks. He discusses the challenges and successes of Vue.js, including explosive user feedback at conferences and the impact of negative feedback on his motivation.

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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 12min
Vite documentary companion pod (Interview)
Evan You, the creator of Vite and Vue and founder of VoidZero, shares insights into Vite's remarkable journey. He discusses its evolution from a Vue-only tool to a framework-agnostic standard embraced by Svelte and Nuxt. Evan reveals the challenges of sustaining open-source projects and why donations alone aren't enough. He elaborates on his new venture, VoidZero, aimed at creating a unified JS toolchain and introduces VitePlus, a powerful superset with commercial offerings. The conversation also touches on the process behind making developer documentaries.

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Jul 4, 2024 • 1h
Ten Years of Vue (with Evan You)
Evan You, creator of Vue, Vite, and Rolldown, shares the journey of Vue.js from a side project to a comprehensive framework. Topics include the Composition API, Vue 2's development, Options API vs Composition API, sustainability of PetitVue, and the transition to Vue 3. Insights on Vue's evolution, lightweight alternatives, and the shift towards single-page applications are also discussed.

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Apr 17, 2025 • 33min
Vite, frontend tooling & the future with Evan You
Evan You, the founder of VoidZero, Vue, and Vite, shares his insights on the evolution of JavaScript tooling. He discusses the fragmentation of the ecosystem and how Vite aims to simplify workflows with VitePlus. The conversation explores the rise of VEAT, the importance of compatibility, and the role of Nitro in server-side rendering. Evan also touches on the balance between speed and quality in development while contemplating the future of AI in web tools and the significance of community engagement in shaping these innovations.

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Aug 15, 2025 • 29min
The future of Vue is you (and You)
Ryan welcomes Evan You, the creator of Vue.js and Vite, whose innovative work focuses on high-performance tooling for JavaScript. They discuss Vue's journey from its inception to a thriving framework, emphasizing the balance of community support and financial sustainability. The conversation dives into exciting AI integrations that improve coding efficiency and the architectural upgrades in Vue 3. Evan shares insights on fostering community engagement and the future of open-source projects, revealing how user questions shape AI development.

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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 12min
Vite documentary companion pod (Changelog Interviews #661)
Evan You, the visionary behind Vite and Vue.js, shares insights on his journey from Google to open source entrepreneurship. He discusses the dramatic adoption of Vite across various frameworks, emphasizing community growth and the importance of sustainable funding. Evan elaborates on the making of a documentary about Vite and the creation of his new venture, VoidZero, aimed at supporting infrastructure and a unified toolchain. He outlines challenges in open source sustainability and the hope for a replicable model, making this a must-listen for tech enthusiasts.

Dec 26, 2024 • 47min
void(0) with Evan You [Repeat]
Evan You, the visionary behind Vue and Vite, shares insights from his new venture, void(0). He discusses the challenges in JavaScript tooling and how his open-source projects aim to streamline web development. The focus is on creating unified tools that enhance efficiency and collaboration. Evan also dives into the evolving landscape of bundling in JavaScript, emphasizing a shift towards modern standards. His innovative approach to open-source monetization underscores the importance of community involvement in shaping these projects.

Nov 11, 2024 • 51min
Evan You - Vue, Vite, VoidZero and the Future of JavaScript Tooling
Evan You, the visionary behind Vue.js and Vite, is back to share insights into his new venture, VoidZero. He discusses how Rust-based tooling is set to revolutionize JavaScript development, with Rolldown as a key player in minimizing build times. The conversation dives into the evolution of Vite, tackling challenges in large codebases and open source sustainability. Evan highlights his journey from developer to founder, emphasizing the balance between accessibility and the financial support needed for innovation in the ecosystem.

May 17, 2021 • 33min
How one idea grew into a popular Javascript ecosystem
Evan You, creator of Vue, shares his journey from Parsons to Google Creative Lab, discussing the organic growth of Vue and doubling of users in 2020. He talks about the idea behind Vue, turning his passion into a popular ecosystem, and advice for maintainers.