Summary

Most developers ignore the power of the vite.config file, missing out on crucial productivity and debugging features. Optimizing your configuration allows for cleaner path management, better error handling, and secure environment variable isolation.

Key Topics

• TS Config Paths: This feature maps your directory aliases directly from your TypeScript configuration file. It matters because it creates a single source of truth, reducing the risk of configuration mismatch and developer frustration.
• Vite Proxying: By routing specific API calls through the Vite development server, you trick the browser into seeing requests as coming from the same origin. This removes the need for tedious backend CORS adjustments for local testing.
• Source Maps: These are crucial for debugging production apps. Setting them to 'hidden' allows you to keep them for error tracking services (like Sentry) while ensuring they aren't directly viewable in a standard browser inspector.

Key Takeaways

• Sync your TS config and Vite config aliases.
• Implement hidden source maps if using Sentry.