Question 1

How does Vitesse compare to Nuxt for Vue 3 projects?

Accepted Answer

Vitesse is a starter template focused on Vite with SSG support, ideal for quick client-side apps, while Nuxt is a full framework with built-in SSR and better long-term maintenance. The README recommends Nuxt for more consistent updates and server-side needs.

Question 2

Can I use Tailwind CSS instead of UnoCSS in Vitesse?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires manual configuration changes since Vitesse is pre-configured with UnoCSS. You'd need to remove UnoCSS dependencies and set up Tailwind, which can be time-consuming and against the opinionated design.

Question 3

Does Vitesse support server-side rendering?

Accepted Answer

Vitesse only supports static-site generation (SSG) via vite-ssg for pre-rendered content, not dynamic server-side rendering. For full SSR, consider using Nuxt or custom Vite setups, as noted in the variations.

Question 4

How to add a new page in Vitesse?

Accepted Answer

Create a .vue file in the src/pages directory, and Vitesse's file-based routing automatically generates a route. For example, adding about.vue creates the /about route without manual configuration.

Question 5

Is Vitesse good for large-scale applications?

Accepted Answer

While it provides a solid foundation with TypeScript and testing, the opinionated nature and slower updates might be a concern for large teams needing strict maintenance. Variations like vitesse-enterprise exist for more scalable setups.

Question 6

How to deploy a Vitesse app to Vercel?

Accepted Answer

Vitesse is configured for zero-config deployment on Netlify, but for Vercel, build the app with pnpm build and deploy the dist folder. Ensure Vercel's settings handle SPA routing correctly, as it's not pre-configured like Netlify.

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