5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building Svelte Applications

Jangwook Kim
3 min readJan 26, 2023

This blog post discusses 5 common mistakes to avoid when building Svelte applications such as not understanding the basics of JavaScript, not using a build tool, overusing the on:event syntax, not separating concerns, and not taking advantage of Svelte's reactivity, to help developers ensure their Svelte projects are a success.

Introduction

Svelte is a popular JavaScript framework for building web applications, known for its simplicity and ease of use. However, as with any new technology, it can be easy to make mistakes when building Svelte applications. In this blog post, we will be discussing 5 common mistakes to avoid when building Svelte applications, to help you avoid frustration and ensure that your Svelte projects are a success.

Mistake 1: Not understanding the basics of JavaScript

One of the most common mistakes when building Svelte applications is not having a solid understanding of the basics of JavaScript. Svelte is a JavaScript framework, so a basic understanding of JavaScript syntax and concepts such as variables, functions, and loops is essential. Without a strong understanding of JavaScript, it can be difficult to understand how Svelte works and to build Svelte applications correctly.

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Jangwook Kim

Korean, live in Japan. The programmer. I love to learn something new things. I’m publishing my toy projects using GitHub. Visit https://www.jangwook.net.