ViteConf 2024 - Second Part

ViteConf 2024 has grown significantly, with over 30,000 registered attendees and 45-46 talks across a 24-hour period

Vite 6.0 will introduce the new Environment API, allowing better configuration of different environments (client, server, worker) and improved build process management

Rolldown, powered by OXC, will become the new bundler for Vite, offering 2-3x faster performance compared to current solutions while maintaining compatibility with Rollup plugins

Quick breaks applications into tiny byte-sized segments and uses predictive buffering to load code before it’s needed, significantly improving performance

New testing capabilities in VTest 2.1 include browser mode with Playwright integration, improved coverage reporting, and better integration with Storybook

WebAssembly support in Vite is being enhanced with better bundling capabilities and component model support

The Vite ecosystem continues to grow with frameworks like Analog, Nitro 3.0, and improved integrations with Angular, React, and other frameworks

Documentation and community contributions are critical for project success - good docs help attract and retain contributors

Progressive enhancement and backward compatibility remain key principles in the Vite ecosystem

Many companies are moving away from monolithic applications toward polylithic architectures, leveraging Vite’s capabilities for better performance and developer experience