This project demonstrates how to integrate the Vite build tool into a PHP-based theme structure. It is designed for developers who want to use modern front-end tooling like hot module replacement and fast builds within a traditional server-side templating environment.

Hot Reload for PHP Files: The setup uses a Vite plugin to watch for changes in .php template files. When you edit and save a PHP file, it triggers a full page reload in the browser, bridging the gap between front-end tooling and back-end templating.

Separate Development and Production Builds: The configuration supports distinct modes. During development, assets are served via the Vite dev server for instant updates. For deployment, a production build command optimizes and bundles assets into static files.

Asset Path Handling: The documentation provides guidance on managing static assets like images and fonts, explaining the necessary symbolic link setup for the development environment to ensure paths resolve correctly.

Modern JavaScript Tooling: By using Vite, developers gain access to its ecosystem for processing modern JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS preprocessors, and PostCSS without complex configuration, all within the theme's workflow.

Lightweight Integration: The theme acts as a foundation, focusing on the build process integration rather than imposing a specific front-end framework, allowing developers to structure their client-side code as they prefer.