The Ultimate Guide to Scripting Aider and Using Architect Mode

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Migration to SvelteKit using Aider

• Objective: Automate the migration of a React app to SvelteKit using Aider’s scripting capabilities.
• Reasons for Conversion:
  • Svelte offers simpler syntax and more readable, cost-effective code.
  • The author initially used React to reach a broader audience and now aims to introduce Svelte to them.

Steps Taken in the Migration Process

1. Setup:
   • Created a new branch in Visual Studio for the migration.
   • Used Aider’s Architect mode to scaffold a new SvelteKit environment.
2. Automating with Aider:
   • Ran Aider with /architect command to plan the migration.
   • Confirmed Aider’s proposed changes and allowed it to create new files and commit changes.
   • Noticed duplicate content and removed it.
   • Ran npm install to update dependencies after Aider modified package.json.
3. Migration Script:
   • Wrote a migration script using Aider’s scripting capabilities.
   • Used Aider’s /map command to get a repo map and create a dependency graph.
   • Pasted the repo map into Claude and requested a dependency graph.
   • Generated a script with Claude, which included conversion steps.
   • Added a portion of the script to prevent deletion or unwanted edits to React components.
   • Ran the script to migrate components in dependency order.
4. Manual Adjustments:
   • Encountered issues with Aider’s edits and reset the session to undo unwanted changes.
   • Manually re-added files required by Aider, specifying React components as read-only.
   • Addressed errors in the migration, such as missing components and incorrect imports.
   • Fixed issues by reverting deleted files and manually migrating a missed component.
5. Finalizing the Migration:
   • Resolved remaining errors and warnings.
   • Verified the app’s functionality in the browser.

Conclusion

• Successfully migrated the app from React to SvelteKit.
• Next steps include bug fixes, adding new features, and deploying the new SvelteKit app.
• Encouraged viewers to like and subscribe for more content on Svelte, Aider, and other development tools.

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