Use Vite to process Node.js server code (e.g. Express.js)

[brillout]

So far the recommended way is to use vanilla Node.js (or with ts-node) to run the user's Node.js server code (e.g. Express.js).

The reason being that Vite has some troubles with server-only deps (vitejs/vite#4921, vitejs/vite#4230).

But these will get fixed and then we should start using Vite for server code as well. E.g. vite-node (antfu/vite-node#2), tsm, or esno. (antfu/vite-node#2 (comment).)

[stychu]

Hey @brillout. Wanted to ask if this is something on the radar? I kinda struggle to make this work with vite.
Alternative would be nodemon but I wish it couuld be done with vite and ideally with vite features applied

[brillout]

Yes, it is on the Radar.

Long/middle term: HatTip.

In the meantime you can use vavite. See the vite-plugin-ssr + vavite example.

[stychu]

Thanks for the suggestions. Vavite seems like the deal. At least it's working 👌

[brillout]

Closing in favor of #562.