Setting up a new React project shouldn't come with a wall of dependency errors or unnecessary bloat. In this quick guide, we’re installing Node.js and using Vite to spin up a blazing-fast, modern React development environment in under four minutes.
If you prefer a visual, step-by-step walkthrough showing the exact configuration and setup live, check out the companion video below:
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
1. Download and Install Node.js
Before installing React, you need Node.js on your system.
