Vite Version 8: Unified Rust-Based Bundler and Up to 30x Faster Builds (opens in new tab)

Vite 8.0 introduces a significant architectural change, migrating from a dual-bundler setup to a single Rust-based bundler called Rolldown. This update enhances build speeds, reporting reductions from 46 seconds to 6 seconds in some projects. The release includes developer experience improvements and maintains compatibility with the existing plugin ecosystem. By Daniel Curtis