Setting Up a React Project with Vite

In this tutorial, we will guide you through setting up a React project using Vite, a fast build tool that provides a modern and efficient way to work with React. Vite is a great alternative to tools like Webpack, offering faster builds and hot module replacement.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have the following installed:

  • Node.js
  • npm (comes with Node.js)

You can check if these are installed by running:

node -v
npm -v

If not, you can download and install Node.js from the official website.

Step 1: Create a New React Project with Vite

  1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
  2. Run the following command to create a new project using Vite:
 npm create vite@latest

This command does the following:

  • Creates a new project folder called my-react-app.

  • Initializes a new React project using the Vite template.

You will be prompted to select a framework template. Select React when prompted.

or,

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

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Navigate into your project directory:

cd my-react-app

Next, install the necessary dependencies:

npm install

This command installs all the dependencies that Vite and React need for your project.

Step 3: Start the Development Server

Now that the dependencies are installed, you can start the development server:

npm run dev

This command will start the Vite development server and you can view your application in the browser by going to: http://localhost:3000

Congratulations!🎉 You've successfully set up a React project using Vite. You can now start building your React application