Setting up a new React application efficiently is crucial for modern web development with proper tooling, build optimization, and development experience. As the creator of CoreUI, a widely used open-source UI library, I’ve created countless React applications and integrated CoreUI with various React setups for enterprise dashboards and user interfaces. From my expertise, the most modern approach is to use Vite for new projects due to its superior performance and developer experience. This method provides lightning-fast development server, optimized builds, and excellent support for modern JavaScript features and TypeScript.

In the evolving landscape of web development, keeping up with efficient tools and processes is crucial for any developer looking to enhance performance and maintainability. Vite has emerged as a natural successor to Create React App (CRA) for many looking to build modern, single-page React applications. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through the steps to migrate your project from CRA to Vite, with a focus on practicality and ease.