VvvebJs Modernization
A large visual site builder brought through a staged architecture and interface modernization.
Read the build from several angles.
Authentic screens, terminal output, and architecture plates are kept together so the page shows the shape of the work without inflating the claim.
This record uses a procedural architecture view because no authentic public screenshot has been approved.
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What exists.
VvvebJs is a visual drag-and-drop page builder. The modernization effort rebuilds it as a JSON-native editor with modern tooling while preserving the existing feature set.
Where it resisted.
Migrating a large vanilla JavaScript codebase to a modern architecture without breaking the existing editor experience requires careful staging.
What I changed.
Planned a staged migration with feature parity tracking, starting with the core DSL, renderer, and workspace packages.
The obvious implementation was not the product.
Use a workspace-based architecture with clear package boundaries to make the migration incremental rather than big-bang.
Current proof
03- Bun workspace architecture with core, UI, importer, exporter, and preset packages.
- Feature parity audit tracking gaps and implementation order.
- Legacy reference preserved alongside the rewrite.
What this build changed.
Large codebase modernization succeeds when each stage is independently shippable and testable.