# React Starter Pack: Vite, Set, Go

If you want to start a new React project quickly and efficiently, **Vite** is one of the best tools out there. It’s super fast, lightweight, and easy to set up — perfect for beginners and pros alike.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to install React using Vite and print a simple “Hello World” on the screen.

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### Why Vite?

Before we start, here’s why I recommend Vite:

* Lightning-fast development server
    
* Instant hot module reload (HMR)
    
* Minimal configuration needed
    
* Supports React out of the box
    

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### Step 1: Create a New React Project with Vite

First, open your terminal and run:

```bash
npm create vite@latest my-react-app -- --template react
```

* `my-react-app` is the folder where your project will be created (you can change it).
    
* The `--template react` part tells Vite to set up React for you.
    

Alternatively, if you use Yarn:

```bash
yarn create vite my-react-app --template react
```

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## Step 2: Navigate to Your Project Folder

```bash
cd my-react-app
```

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### Step 3: Install Dependencies

Run:

```bash
npm install
```

Or if you use Yarn:

```bash
yarn
```

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### Step 4: Run the Development Server

Start your project locally by running:

```bash
npm run dev
```

Or

```bash
yarn dev
```

Open your browser and go to [`http://localhost:5173/`](http://localhost:5173/) (the terminal will show you the exact URL). You should see the default React starter page.

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### Step 5: Print “Hello World”

Now, let’s change the default page to print “Hello World” instead.

Open `src/App.jsx` (or `.js`) in your code editor and replace its contents with:

```jsx
function App() {
  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Hello World</h1>
    </div>
  )
}

export default App
```

Save the file and check your browser — it should now display:

**Hello World**

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### Conclusion

You’ve successfully installed React with Vite and displayed a basic “Hello World” message. From here, you can start building components, handling state, and creating your React app!

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