From Next.js to SvelteKit 5 + Tailwind CSS v4: Building a High-Performance Landing Page Template

#sveltekit #tailwindcss #landingpage #frontend

🚀 The Motivation: Why Port a Next.js Template to SvelteKit?

I’ve always admired the clean, modern look of Cruip's popular Next.js landing page template. While Next.js is a fantastic framework, SvelteKit's promise of minimal output, nearly zero client-side JS, and superior raw performance was too compelling to ignore.

This project was born out of the desire to take a beloved Next.js design and rebuild it entirely using the latest and fastest components of the SvelteKit ecosystem—specifically Svelte 5 Runes and Tailwind CSS v4. It demonstrates just how simple and fast it is to build a truly production-ready page with SvelteKit.

🌟 Introducing: Simple SvelteKit Landing Page Template

I've preserved Cruip's original design while completely reconstructing the architecture using SvelteKit's best practices. This wasn't just a visual copy; it was an exercise in leveraging SvelteKit's newest features.

✨ Key Features and Tech Stack Highlights

Category	Technology / Feature	Description
Framework	SvelteKit	File-based routing, excellent SSR/SSG support, and built-in tooling.
Reactivity	Svelte 5 Runes	Built with Svelte 5's new reactivity primitives: `$props()`, `$state()`, and `$derived()`.
Styling	Tailwind CSS v4	Utilizes the new Oxide engine and CSS-first configuration for speed and cleaner setup.
Animation	AOS (Animate On Scroll)	Integrated for smooth reveal effects as the user scrolls down the page.
Architecture	Route Groups	Isolated layouts for authentication pages (`src/routes/(auth)`) for clear separation of concerns.
Performance	Optimized Output	Minimal JavaScript bundle size resulting in outstanding performance metrics.

🛠️ The Next.js to SvelteKit Migration Process

The core steps in the migration involved:

Component Translation: Converting the Next.js/React components into native Svelte components (.svelte). This required mapping props to Svelte's $props() or export let, and local state management to the powerful Svelte 5 $state().
Routing Adaptation: Moving from the Next.js routing logic (whether pages or app directory) to SvelteKit's src/routes structure using +page.svelte and +layout.svelte. Crucially, I implemented Route Groups ((auth)) to isolate the sign-in/sign-up layout.
Styling Setup: Configuring Tailwind CSS v4 according to its new specification and integrating it seamlessly within the SvelteKit global styles structure.

This journey reaffirmed how logical and developer-friendly SvelteKit's approach to routing and component architecture is.

💻 Getting Started

You can clone and run the template immediately:

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/YusufCeng1z/sveltekit-tailwind-landing-page-template.git
cd sveltekit-tailwind-landing-page-template

Install Dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Start the Development Server:
```
npm run dev
```

🔗 Resources

Find the full source code, a live demo, and more details here:

GitHub Repository: YusufCeng1z/sveltekit-tailwind-landing-page-template
Live Demo: svelte-landing-page.netlify.app

I hope this project inspires the SvelteKit community and serves as a fast, high-quality starting point for your next venture! Feel free to drop your comments and feedback below.