The Rise of Svelte: Why This Lightweight Framework is Poised to Take Over

Late Adoption of TypeScript

One major drawback was Svelte’s lack of official TypeScript support, which was only added in July 2020. This made it difficult for developers to set up TypeScript environments, a crucial feature for many. However, with this update, Svelte now ships with TypeScript support by default, making it more appealing to developers.

import type { ComponentProps } from 'velte';

interface Props extends ComponentProps {
  name: string;
}

function Hello(props: Props) {
  return

;
}

No Official CLI App

Unlike React and Vue, Svelte doesn’t have an officially maintained CLI app for scaffolding projects. This means developers need to pull templates from the npx repository, which can be a minor inconvenience. While not a major issue, it’s something the Svelte team could improve on.

npx degit sveltejs/template my-svelte-app
cd my-svelte-app
npm install
npm run dev

Small but Mighty Community

Svelte’s community is significantly smaller compared to other popular frameworks. With fewer resources and discussions available, developers may find it harder to get help when needed. However, this also presents an opportunity for early adopters to shape the community and contribute to its growth.

• Join the Svelte Discord community
• Contribute to Svelte on GitHub

Limited Package and Tooling Support

Due to its relatively low popularity, Svelte lacks the extensive package and tooling support enjoyed by other frameworks. This means developers often need to implement features from scratch, which can be time-consuming. As Svelte grows, it’s likely that more packages and utilities will become available.

import { rollup } from 'rollup';
import { svelte } from 'rollup-plugin-svelte';

export default {
  input: 'rc/main.js',
  output: {
    file: 'dist/bundle.js',
    format: 'cjs'
  },
  plugins: [svelte()]
};

Industry Demand and Company Backing

The demand for Svelte developers is currently low, making it less appealing to learn for some. Additionally, Svelte lacks the backing of major tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple, which could contribute to its slow adoption. However, if Svelte gains backing from these companies, its popularity could skyrocket.

Maturity Concerns

As a relatively young framework, Svelte’s maturity is a concern for some companies. With time, Svelte will continue to improve, but its age may still be a barrier for adoption.

// Example of a Svelte componentClick me!

Count: {count}

The Future of Web Development

Despite these challenges, Svelte has the potential to revolutionize web development. Its unique approach and growing popularity make it an attractive choice for developers and companies alike. As the framework continues to evolve, it’s likely that more companies and developers will adopt Svelte as their frontend web framework of choice.

Svelte’s advantages:

• Lightweight and efficient
• Compiled to vanilla JavaScript
• Growing community and ecosystem

Stay tuned for more updates on Svelte’s journey to becoming a leading frontend framework!