Deno·32wFresh 2.0 Graduates to Beta, Adds Vite Support
Fresh 2.0 has graduated to beta after 63 alpha releases, introducing optional Vite integration that brings hot module reloading, 10x faster boot times, automatic React aliasing, and access to the full Vite plugin ecosystem. The update includes the return of the Head component and maintains backward compatibility while offering significant performance improvements through on-demand route loading and server code bundling.
Deno·29wFresh 2 just dropped and now is the time to learn it
Fresh 2 has reached beta after 63 alpha releases, introducing major improvements including an Express-like API, async components, plugin system, and Vite support. The new version offers hot module reloading, better React package handling, and significantly faster boot times (from 86ms to 8ms). While maintaining its core zero-runtime JavaScript philosophy with server-rendered HTML and islands architecture, Fresh 2 provides a more practical development experience with modern tooling expectations.