Vite and the Future of JavaScript Tooling

Explore the latest developments in Vite and JavaScript tooling in this 23-minute conference talk by Evan You, creator of Vite, delivered at JSNation 2025. Discover how VoidZero has been building the foundation for a unified JavaScript toolchain, including the complete rework of Vite's internals to run on a Rust-powered toolchain featuring OXC and Rolldown. Learn about the motivations behind addressing fragmentation in the JavaScript ecosystem and understand the technical implications of migrating from JavaScript to Rust-based tools. Examine the progress and features of Rolldown, including its integration with Vite and performance improvements. Understand the enhancements coming to Vite through Rolldown integration and explore the advancements in Vite+ (VitePlus) that extend beyond traditional bundling to include library bundling, testing, and linting capabilities. Gain insights into the future vision for JavaScript tooling and the development roadmap for these next-generation tools that aim to unify and streamline the JavaScript development experience.