Vite and Create React App (CRA) are both tools that can be used to create and develop React applications. However, they differ in some important ways:
Build process: CRA uses Webpack as its build tool, while Vite uses a custom build system based on ES module imports. Vite claims to be faster and more lightweight than Webpack, and it can rebuild your application in real-time as you make changes to your code.
Configuration: CRA requires you to create a configuration file (e.g. webpack.config.js) to customize the build process, while Vite uses convention over configuration and does not require any configuration files by default.
Features: CRA provides a range of features out of the box, including a development server, code splitting, and support for a variety of languages and preprocessors. Vite, on the other hand, focuses on providing a minimalistic and lightweight development experience, and leaves many features as optional plugins.
Ultimately, which tool is best for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. If you want a more feature-rich development experience with a wide range of customization options, CRA might be a good choice. If you want a faster and more lightweight development experience with minimal configuration, Vite might be a better fit.
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