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Wouter: A ~2.1KB tiny router for React ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿ’ข When building React applications, routing is an essential part of the user experience. While powerful tools like React Router dominate the space, sometimes you need a simpler and more lightweight one. That's why Wouter shines! ๐Ÿ’ก


๐ŸŒŸ What is Wouter?

โœ… Wouter is an ultra-lightweight routing library for React, weighing in at ~2.1KB (minified and gzipped).
โœ… Itโ€™s designed to be fast, minimalistic, and incredibly easy to use.

Wouter

๐ŸŒ Github: https://github.com/molefrog/wouter

๐ŸŒ npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/wouter

๐Ÿค” Why Wouter?

๐Ÿค Minimum dependencies: Only 2.1 KB gzipped vs 18.7KB React Router.

โšก Super Lightweight & Fast: Wouter keeps your appโ€™s bundle size minimal, improving load times and performanceโ€”perfect for apps targeting low-bandwidth users or older devices.

โœจ Simple & Clean API: No steep learning curve here! Wouterโ€™s API is intuitive, making it easy to implement and maintain.

๐Ÿ”— Hook-Based: Built with React Hooks, Wouter integrates seamlessly with modern React practices.

๐ŸŽฏ Focused on Essentials: It doesnโ€™t overcomplicate routing with features you may never use. Instead, it gives you exactly what you need to handle navigation efficiently.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ When is Wouter the Right Choice?

๐Ÿ’ป Small or Simple Apps: Perfect for projects where routing complexity is minimal.

๐Ÿš€ Performance-Critical Applications: Especially for users who demand fast load times and lightweight builds.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Prototyping: Wouter is great for quickly setting up routing in early-stage development.

Wouter is a fantastic tool to have in your toolbox. Why not give it a try today?


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