Explore Svelte, a revolutionary web framework, in this comprehensive conference talk from GOTOpia Chicago 2021. Dive into the world of modern web app development as Mark Volkmann, Distinguished Software Engineer at Object Computing, introduces Svelte and SvelteKit. Learn how to create and run SvelteKit projects, build a practical "Todo App" example, and discover top Svelte features including small bundle sizes, file-based component definitions, and easy state management. Gain insights into reactive statements, stores, and related tools. Compare Svelte's advantages over frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular. By the end of this talk, you'll have a solid understanding of Svelte's capabilities and how it can streamline your web application development process.