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What does "Vite" mean in programming?
Vite is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A fast frontend build tool and development server that serves source files as native ES modules in the browser, giving near-instant startup and hot module replacement. Uses Rollup for optimized production builds.
Example
"Switching from webpack to Vite cut our dev server startup time from 30 seconds to under 500ms."
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