Svelte Starter
A Svelte starter template for projects
Overview
The Svelte Starter is a starter template designed to quickly scaffold a SvelteKit project. It is specifically designed for creating data-driven, visual stories at The Pudding.
Features
- Lucide Icons: Provides a collection of simple and easy-to-use SVG icons.
- ArchieML: Offers a micro-CMS powered by Google Docs and Sheets, allowing for easy content management.
- Style Dictionary: Ensures CSS/JS style parity for consistency in design.
- CSV, JSON, and SVG imports: Allows for seamless importing of these file formats into the project.
- SSR static-hosted builds: The template generates static-hosted builds by default, enabling faster loading times.
- Quickstart: Provides a simple and quick way to start a project, either by using the "Use this template" button or running a command in the terminal.
Summary
The Svelte Starter template is a powerful tool for quickly setting up a SvelteKit project. With its features like Lucide Icons, ArchieML, and Style Dictionary, it provides developers with the necessary tools to create data-driven, visually appealing stories. Its easy installation process and convenient quickstart options make it a great choice for developers looking to streamline their Svelte development process.
- Svelte
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- Postcss
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- Rollup
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- Typescript
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