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Webpack 5 to Vite Migration: Modern Build Tool Transition
Aashir
7/19/2025
12 min read
WebpackViteBuild ToolsMigration
Why Migrate from Webpack 5 to Vite?
Vite offers faster builds and a better developer experience with native ES modules and on-demand compilation.
Migration Steps
- Set up Vite config for your project.
- Replace Webpack-specific plugins and loaders with Vite equivalents.
- Test and debug the build and dev server.
Benefits Post-Migration
Significantly faster hot module replacement and build times, plus simpler configuration.
Conclusion
Migrating to Vite can modernize your build system and speed up development workflows.