Unlock the Power of Server-Side Rendering with Fastify-Vite
A Game-Changing Combination
Fastify, a popular web server framework for Node.js, and Vite, a build tool created by the Vue team, are two powerful tools that can revolutionize your development workflow. Recently, Vite has introduced experimental support for server-side rendering, making it an attractive option for developers. However, wiring these two tools together can be a daunting task. That’s where fastify-vite comes in – a Fastify plugin that simplifies the process of using Vite in your Fastify apps.
Getting Started with Fastify-Vite
Before we dive into the details, please note that fastify-vite is still experimental and not yet ready for production use. With that said, let’s explore how to get started with this powerful plugin.
To begin, you’ll need to install the necessary dependencies, including fastify-vite and fastify-vite-vue. You’ll also need to create six files to set up a minimal app with fastify-vite: server.js, main.js, base.vue, routes.js, views/index.vue, and entry/server.js. You can find a complete “Hello, World” app example on GitHub.
The Main Entry Point: Server.js
The server.js file is responsible for setting up a Fastify server and configuring it to use fastify-vite. For a “Hello, World” app, you’ll need to do the following:
Configuring Vue App: Main.js
The main.js file creates and configures a Vue app, including setting up Vue Router. This file imports two new files: routes.js and base.vue. The base.vue file sets up the basic layout of your Vue app, while the routes.js file exports all the routes for your app.
Server-Side Rendering with Fastify-Vite
One of the biggest benefits of fastify-vite is that it sets up server-side rendering with full client-side hydration for you. This means you can enjoy a seamless handoff from client to server without extra work. To achieve this, you’ll need to add the fastify-api plugin and create an API endpoint in the server.js file.
Hydrating the Client-Side App
To fully hydrate the client-side app, you’ll need to create a client-side entry point in entry/client.js. This file hydrates the app, allowing it to pick up where the server left off.
The Power of Fastify-Vite
Fastify-vite is a powerful plugin that simplifies the process of integrating Vite’s features into your Fastify app. Although it’s still experimental, it’s definitely worth exploring for your next project. With fastify-vite, you can enjoy full server-side rendering support with client-side hydration, making it an attractive option for developers.
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