What is Svelte.js? 🧐
Svelte.js is a modern JavaScript compiler that allows you to write easy-to-understand JavaScript code that is then compiled to highly efficient code that runs directly in the browser. It's becoming a favorite among web developers for its simplicity and performance benefits.
Setting Up Your Development Environment 🛠
The first step is to set up your development environment. To get started with Svelte.js, you'll need to have Node.js and npm installed on your computer. You can check if you have Node.js and npm installed by running the following commands in your terminal:
```bash
node -v
npm -v
If Node.js and npm are installed, your terminal will print the versions you have installed. If not, you need to install Node.js, which comes with npm. You can download it from here.
Once Node.js and npm are installed, you can start a new Svelte project using the degit tool. degit is a simpler way to clone an app template than git. Execute the following command to install degit:
npm install -g degit
Now, using degit, let’s create a new Svelte application:
npx degit sveltejs/template svelte-app
This command creates a new directory svelte-app with the template of a sample Svelte application. Now navigate into the svelte-app directory:
cd svelte-app
Next, install the dependencies of the Svelte sample application:
npm install
Now we're all set to start our Svelte development server. Run this command to start your app:
npm run dev
Congratulations! 🥳 You've just created and launched your first Svelte.js application. Visit http://localhost:5000 and you'll see your app.
Stay tuned for our next blog post where we'll delve deeper into the world of Svelte.js, including its syntax, components, and state management. In the meantime, check out the official documentation and happy coding! 🚀
Keep in mind that web technologies evolve quickly, so some of the link references might be outdated.
Happy svelte-ing! 🎉
Please note: This guide assumes a basic understanding of terminal commands and JavaScript. If you're unfamiliar with these, there are plenty of resources available online to get you up to speed.
