Building Fast Websites with SvelteKit
Learn why SvelteKit is my go-to framework for client projects and how it delivers exceptional performance out of the box.
After years of building websites with various frameworks, I've settled on SvelteKit as my primary tool for client projects. Here's why it's become my go-to choice.
Why SvelteKit?
SvelteKit offers something rare in the JavaScript ecosystem: simplicity without sacrificing power. Unlike React or Vue, Svelte compiles your code at build time, resulting in smaller bundles and faster runtime performance.
Key Benefits
- Zero runtime overhead - Svelte compiles to vanilla JavaScript
- Built-in routing - File-based routing that just works
- SSR & SSG flexibility - Choose per-route rendering strategy
- Excellent DX - Hot module replacement, TypeScript support
Real Performance Numbers
On a recent client project, we migrated from Next.js to SvelteKit and saw:
- 40% reduction in JavaScript bundle size
- Lighthouse performance score improved from 72 to 94
- Time to Interactive dropped by 1.2 seconds
When to Use SvelteKit
SvelteKit shines for marketing sites, blogs, e-commerce storefronts, and dashboards. For complex applications requiring extensive ecosystem support, React might still be the safer choice due to its larger community.
"The best framework is the one that gets out of your way and lets you build."
Getting Started
If you're curious about SvelteKit, I recommend starting with their excellent official documentation. The learning curve is gentle, especially if you have HTML/CSS/JS fundamentals.
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