Overview

Unlike React and Vue, which do most of their work in the browser (using a Virtual DOM), Svelte is a compiler. It converts your declarative components into highly efficient, vanilla JavaScript that surgically updates the DOM.

Key Features

  • No Virtual DOM: Results in faster performance and smaller bundle sizes.
  • Truly Reactive: Uses simple variable assignments to trigger UI updates.
  • Less Code: Svelte's syntax is concise, requiring fewer lines of code than other frameworks.
  • Built-in Transitions: Native support for animations and transitions.

Ecosystem

SvelteKit is the official framework for building full-stack applications with Svelte.

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