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What's Eleva.js?

Eleva.js is a minimalist, lightweight, pure-vanilla JavaScript front-end runtime framework designed to offer a simple yet powerful way to build front-end applications using pure-vanilla JavaScript. Its goal is to empower developers who value simplicity, performance, and full control over their applications to build modular and high-performance apps without the overhead of larger frameworks.

My Inspiration

The idea behind Eleva comes from a deep appreciation for native JavaScript. I wanted to create a tool that stays true to the language without introducing new syntax or complexity, making it easy to integrate into your projects.

Core Principles

• 🌱 Minimalism: Only the essentials, so you can build without clutter.
• 🔌 Extensibility: Plug in your own ideas—custom state management, routing, and more.
• 🚀 Performance: Fast, efficient, and designed with modern browsers in mind.
• 🍦 Pure Vanilla: No dependencies, no magic—just plain JavaScript.

Design Philosophy

"Eleva.js is an unopinionated library."

Unlike many frameworks that enforce a specific project structure or coding paradigm, Eleva provides a minimal core with a flexible plugin system. This means:

• 🔄 Flexibility: Architect your application your way—no rigid structure required.
• 🎯 Native JavaScript: Built using pure vanilla JavaScript, Eleva integrates seamlessly with your existing code without unfamiliar syntax.
• ⚙️ Configurability: Extend Eleva's functionality with a simple API and optional plugins.
• 🆓 Freedom: Decide the best way to implement features without unnecessary constraints.

This unopinionated approach makes Eleva versatile and ideal for developers who want full control over their application's design.

Handcrafted & Developer-Centric Design

Eleva is built with meticulous attention to detail and a deep passion for pure vanilla JavaScript. Every aspect of its design and architecture is handcrafted with the developer in mind. This makes Eleva not only innovative but also a solid foundation for your projects.

• 🎨 Craftsmanship: Every line of code is written with care, keeping the library lightweight, efficient, and easy to understand.
• 🛠️ Developer-Centric: Its intuitive API and minimal core mean you spend less time wrestling with the framework and more time building your application.
• 🌟 Innovative & Fresh: Stick to pure vanilla JavaScript and avoid unnecessary abstractions.
• 🏗️ Solid & Reliable: Focused on performance and modularity, Eleva scales with your project’s needs.

This unique, developer-first approach makes Eleva a standout choice for building high-performance frontend applications without compromising simplicity or control.

Features

• 🧩 Component-Based Architecture: Create reusable UI components effortlessly.
• ⚡ Signal-Based Reactivity: Fine-grained reactivity that updates only what’s needed.
• 🔔 Event Handling: Built-in event emitter for robust inter-component communication.
• 📝 Template Parsing: Secure and dynamic interpolation with a custom TemplateEngine.
• 🔄 DOM Diffing & Patching: High-performance updates without a virtual DOM.
• 📦 UMD & ES Module Builds: Supports modern build tools and browser environments.
• 🤝 Friendly API: A gentle learning curve for beginners and seasoned developers.
• 💎 Tiny Footprint & TypeScript Support: Approximately ~4 KB minified with built-in TypeScript declarations, to keep your bundle lean and your codebase strongly typed.