Read Time
7 minutes
Target Runtime
React & Vue (Vite)
Configuration
Vite Zero-Config
1. Overview and Learning Objectives
Vite-compiled React and Vue projects do not require a persistent running Node.js application process in production. Once the build phase completes, static assets in the dist/ directory are served directly. This guide outlines repository deployment, SPA routing architecture, environment variables, and automated deployment processes.
2. Target Audience
- ✅ Developers deploying React or Vue.js applications built with Vite.
- ✅ Teams preferring deployments without server administration or manual web server setup.
- ✅ Developers preventing 404 page refresh issues on SPA client-side routes.
3. How React and Vue Applications Are Served
Vite bundles source code into minified static assets with content hashes. The platform operates on the following deployment principles:
- ✅ Static Serving Engine: Static assets are served over HTTPS directly after the build phase without active Node.js processes.
- ✅ Asset Caching: Asset filenames are hashed by Vite. Browsers automatically load updated bundles without stale cache conflicts.
- ✅ SPA Routing Support: Client-side routes (React Router / Vue Router) automatically fall back to
index.html.