This book is a must-have guide to unlocking Svelte's true potential. You'll learn about advanced component development, efficient coding, and powerful UI patterns using actions.
Harness the power of Svelte, the cutting-edge JavaScript framework used for building high-performance web applications, with this definitive guideKey FeaturesCreate Svelte component lifecycles by styling and theming components as well as managing props and statesLeverage actions to build custom events, integrate libraries, and enhance UI elements progressivelyExplore transitions, write custom transitions, and go through accessibility with transitions in SveltePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionSvelte has quickly become a popular choice among developers seeking to build fast, responsive, and efficient web applications that are high-performing, scalable, and visually stunning. This book goes beyond the basics to help you thoroughly explore the core concepts that make Svelte stand out among other frameworks.You'll begin by gaining a clear understanding of lifecycle functions, reusable hooks, and various styling options such as Tailwind CSS and CSS variables. Next, you'll find out how to effectively manage the state, props, and bindings and explore component patterns for better organization. You'll also discover how to create patterns using actions, demonstrate custom events, integrate vanilla JS UI libraries, and progressively enhance UI elements. As you advance, you'll delve into state management with context and stores, implement custom stores, handle complex data, and manage states effectively, along with creating renderless components for specialized functionalities and learning animations with tweened and spring stores. The concluding chapters will help you focus on enhancing UI elements with transitions while covering accessibility considerations.By the end of this book, you'll be equipped to unlock Svelte's full potential, build exceptional web applications, and deliver performant, responsive, and inclusive user experiences.What you will learnMaster Svelte component development and write efficient Svelte codeImplement styling and theming techniques to create visually stunning UIsCreate reusable and composable Svelte components for better code organizationUnderstand state management with context and stores for scalable applicationsExplore different use cases of Svelte stores and Svelte contextUtilize tweened and spring stores for complex animations and custom easingWho this book is forThis book is for experienced web developers looking to enhance their skills and create high-performance web applications. Familiarity with JavaScript, frontend development, and basic Svelte concepts is recommended, making it ideal for professionals and developers who want to master Svelte's advanced features.
Tan Li Hau is a frontend developer at Shopee and a core maintainer of Svelte. He has delivered multiple conference talks and workshops on Svelte. Passionate about sharing his knowledge, Li Hau regularly contributes to the community through blog posts, YouTube videos, and books. He aspires to inspire others to explore and learn about Svelte and other modern web technologies.
Table of ContentsLifecycles in SvelteImplementing Styling and ThemingManaging Props and stateComposing componentsCustom Events with ActionsIntegrating Library with actionsProgressive enhancements with SvelteContext vs StoresImplementing Custom StoresState Management with Svelte StoresRenderless componentsStores and AnimationsUsing TransitionsCustom TransitionAccessibility with transition