Svelte is a modern JavaScript framework that compiles your code to vanilla JavaScript at build time. Unlike other frameworks, Svelte doesn’t ship a runtime library, resulting in smaller bundle sizes and better performance.
Key Features
- No Runtime - Compiles to vanilla JavaScript
- Small Bundle Size - No framework overhead in production
- Reactive - Automatic reactivity without virtual DOM
- Simple Syntax - Easy to learn and write
- TypeScript Support - Full TypeScript integration
Common Use Cases
- Web Applications - Single-page applications
- Progressive Web Apps - Fast, responsive web apps
- Component Libraries - Reusable UI components
- Static Sites - SvelteKit for static site generation
- Mobile Apps - Svelte Native for mobile development
Getting Started
# Create a new Svelte app
npm create svelte@latest my-app
cd my-app
npm install
npm run dev
Basic Example
<script>
let count = 0;
function increment() {
count += 1;
}
</script>
<h1>Count: {count}</h1>
<button on:click={increment}>Increment</button>
<style>
h1 {
color: #ff3e00;
}
</style>
Why Choose Svelte?
Svelte excels when you need:
- Performance - Smaller bundles and faster execution
- Simplicity - Easy to learn and write
- Developer Experience - Great tooling and debugging
- Modern Features - Built-in state management and animations
- Flexibility - Can be used incrementally
Svelte offers a unique approach to web development with excellent performance and developer experience.