Question 1

How to set up Stylin with Vite?

Accepted Answer

Install the @stylin/vite-plugin package and register it in your vite.config.ts file. The plugin handles build-time processing, allowing you to import styled components directly from CSS or SCSS files with annotations.

Question 2

Stylin vs Styled Components: which is better for performance?

Accepted Answer

Stylin is build-time with zero runtime overhead, making it faster for static styles, while Styled Components offers more runtime flexibility at the cost of bundle size. Choose Stylin if performance is critical and styles are mostly static.

Question 3

Does Stylin work with Next.js?

Accepted Answer

Not yet; support for Next.js is listed in the development plans. Currently, it's compatible with Webpack and Vite, so you may need to wait for updates or use alternative setups for Next.js projects.

Question 4

Can I use CSS preprocessors like Sass with Stylin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Stylin works with SCSS files as shown in examples, and annotations are applied to processed CSS. Ensure your build tool is configured to handle preprocessors alongside Stylin's loaders or plugins.

Question 5

How does Stylin handle dynamic styles at runtime?

Accepted Answer

Stylin processes styles at build time, so runtime dynamic styles are limited to what's defined in annotations using CSS variables. For highly dynamic scenarios, you might need complementary runtime solutions.

Question 6

Is TypeScript integration seamless with Stylin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with the optional @stylin/ts-loader for Webpack or built-in Vite support, TypeScript types are auto-generated from annotations, providing out-of-the-box type safety without extra configuration.

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