How to build with Vite
Static application
Vite is listed on the Jamstack documentation as a static site generator, aligned to the Jamstack approach.
Learn more about Vite.
Requirements
Before getting started, you must have:
- An Azion platform account with Edge Functions enabled.
- The latest version of Azion CLI installed.
- Code editor.
- Access to the terminal.
- Node.js ≥ 18.
Initializing an Vite project on the edge
Now, it’s time to initialize a Vite project using the Azion CLI.
- Initialize the project:
- Accept the suggested name to your project, or enter the name you choose:
Output:
- Choose the Vite template:
- With the template fetched and configured, you can now start a local development server.
The following steps are based on the answer you gave.
- If you chose to have a local development server running.
- If you chose not to have a local development server running.
Answering yes to local dev
- Install the project dependencies. Input
y
when the interaction prompts:
Wait until the installation is complete.
Output:
- On the browser, go to
http://localhost:3000/
and you can now see your Vite project running.
Deploying the project
When your project is running locally, you’re still able to deploy it to the edge. To do so:
- Stop the terminal execution with
control + c
. - Access the project folder:
- Deploy the project:
- Wait while the project is built and deployed to the Azion Edge Platform.
After the deployment is complete, you’ll receive a domain to access your Vite project on the Azion’s platform.
Wait a few minutes so the propagation takes place, and then access your application using the provided domain, which should be similar to https://xxxxxxx.map.azionedge.net
.
Answering no to local dev
Now, after indicating you don’t want to have a local server running, deploy your Vite project to the edge.
- Enter
y
to the following interaction, indicating you want to deploy the project:
- Install the project dependencies. Input
y
when the interaction prompts:
- Wait while the project is built and deployed to the Azion Edge Platform.
After the deployment is complete, you’ll receive a domain to access your Vite project on the Azion’s platform.
Wait a few minutes so the propagation takes place, and then access your application using the provided domain, which should be similar to https://xxxxxxx.map.azionedge.net
.
Learn how to build with Vite. Watch the video below: