Build with SvelteKit and GraphQL

Svelte is a compiler framework that allows developers to break up their projects into components, similar to Vue and Angular. Unlike Vue, Svelte does not use a virtual DOM. Instead, it compiles HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in the build step, delivering plain old HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to the browser.

SvelteKit is a framework for building Svelte projects. It offers modern web development best practices, such as code splitting and file-based routing, out of the box. It is still in public beta, but once it reaches version 1, it will be the standard way to build projects in Svelte.

In SvelteKit, routes are created by adding files and folders in the 'routes' directory. For example, creating a file named 'posts/[slug].svelte' will create a dynamic route that can be accessed via 'posts/{slug}'. The 'slug' parameter can then be used to fetch specific data for that route.

Endpoints in SvelteKit can be created by adding files with the '.json.js' extension in the 'routes' directory. You can define HTTP methods like GET, POST, etc., and return data as JSON. These endpoints can be fetched from within your SvelteKit components to get server-side data.

The load function in SvelteKit is used to fetch data before the component mounts. It runs on both the server and the client, allowing you to fetch data from APIs, databases, or other sources and return it as props to be used in your SvelteKit components.

In SvelteKit, environment variables can be defined in a '.env' file. The variables should be prefixed with 'VITE_' to be accessible in your project. You can then use these variables in your SvelteKit components or endpoints by importing them using 'import.meta.env'.

To deploy a SvelteKit project to Vercel, you can use the Vercel CLI. Run 'npx vercel' in your project directory to set up and deploy your project. Ensure that your environment variables are configured in the Vercel dashboard under 'Environment Variables'. Each push to your connected Git repository will trigger a new deployment.

To query data with GraphQL in a SvelteKit project, you can use the GraphQL request library. Define a GraphQL client and create a query. You can then fetch the data in the load function of your SvelteKit component, returning the data as props to be used in your component.

GraphCMS is a headless content management system (CMS) that uses GraphQL to deliver content to users. It was one of the first GraphQL-based CMSs and provides modern web development best practices out of the box.

Tailwind CSS provides utility-first CSS classes that make it easy to style your components without writing custom CSS. It can be configured in a SvelteKit project using 'svelte-add'. Plugins like DaisyUI and Tailwind CSS Typography can further enhance your styling capabilities, making your project more presentable with minimal effort.