Overview

SvelteKit-SPA is an example of how to configure SvelteKit, a framework for building web applications, to function as a Single Page Application (SPA) with client-side routing. This configuration is based on the SvelteKit skeleton template with minimal modifications.

Features:

• Static File Generation: The package @sveltejs/adapter-static is added to generate static files that can be hosted anywhere.
• Fallback Page: When a dynamic route is accessed on a static site and the corresponding HTML file doesn’t exist, a fallback option is set to handle the 404 error.
• Configuring Hosting: The article provides instructions for configuring Apache and Nginx web servers. It also suggests referring to the SvelteKit documentation for other hosting options.

Installation:

Here is a step-by-step guide to installing the SvelteKit-SPA theme:

1. Start by creating a new project using the SvelteKit skeleton template:

npm create svelte@latest sveltekit-spa

2. Modify the default configuration by adding the following packages:

@sveltejs/adapter-static

3. Create a file named svelte.config.js in the root directory and add the following code:

/* content of svelte.config.js */

4. Modify the src/routes/+layout.ts file with the necessary changes.

/* content of src/routes/+layout.ts */

5. Configure the web server depending on the hosting platform.

• For Apache: Create a file named .htaccess in the static folder and add the contents mentioned in the article.

• For Nginx: Configure Nginx server with a similar approach mentioned in the article.

• For other hosting platforms: Refer to the SvelteKit documentation for more information.

6. Development: After creating the project and installing the dependencies with npm install, start a development server.

7. Building: To create a production version of your app, run the following command:

npm run build

This will generate a set of files in the build folder, which can be uploaded to your hosting service.

To preview the production build, use the command:

npm run preview

Summary:

SvelteKit-SPA is a demonstration of how to configure SvelteKit to become a Single Page Application (SPA) with client-side routing. It provides instructions for installing the theme, adding necessary packages, configuring hosting for different web servers, and generating a production build. By following these instructions, developers can easily set up a static site with client-side routing using SvelteKit.