Clean Svelte Vite Electron

Overview

This product analysis discusses a clean example that combines Svelte, Vite, and Electron. The article provides instructions on how to start the project, build the renderer, package the build into an executable, and includes the necessary file structure.

Features

• Svelte + Vite + Electron: This example combines these three technologies to create a powerful application.
• npm start: Start the project by running “npm start” which will trigger Vite to build the renderer and watch for changes. Meanwhile, Electron starts up and loads the built index.html file.
• npm run build: Build the project by running “npm run build”. Vite statically builds the renderer into src/renderer/dist, and then electron-builder packages up the build into an executable.

Installation

Here is a guide on how to install the theme and set up the necessary files:

1. Start by running the command npm init vite@latest and select “svelte” when prompted. This will initialize a new Vite project with Svelte.
2. Copy the following files and folders from the original repo: public, src, and index.html. These files should be pasted into the src/renderer folder of your project.
3. Optional: Remove any unnecessary files like .vscode from the copied folders for a cleaner project structure.
4. Install additional dependencies by running the command npm install --save-dev electron electron-builder concurrently cross-env.
5. Edit your package.json file. Delete the line with “type”: “module”. Add the following lines:
   • “main”: “src/index.js”
   • Add the following scripts:
     • “build”: “electron-builder”,
     • “start”: “concurrently –kill-others "vite" "electron ."”

To create src/index.js, follow the getting started guide for Electron. When creating the window, use the provided code snippet as a reference.

Summary

This product analysis discussed a clean example that combines Svelte, Vite, and Electron. It provided key features such as the combination of these technologies, starting and building the project, and the necessary file structure. The installation guide explained the step-by-step process of setting up the theme and included code snippets for reference.