Learn LIT with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 22, 2025
Installation Setup
`npm install lit`
Create custom elements by extending LitElement
Use `@property` for reactive state
Render templates with `html` tagged template literal
Include components in HTML using custom tags
Environment Setup
Install Node.js
Install Lit via NPM
Set up dev server (Vite/Parcel/ESBuild)
Configure TypeScript if needed
Start building components
Config Files
package.json - dependencies
tsconfig.json - TypeScript support
vite.config.js - optional build tool
index.html - main entry
components/ - Lit components
Cli Commands
`npm init lit` - starter project
`npm run dev` - start dev server
`npm run build` - production build
`npm test` - run tests
`npm publish` - publish component library
Internationalization
Dynamic text via properties
Use i18n libraries externally
CSS/attribute directionality support
Templates support locale formatting
Custom events for localization updates
Accessibility
Use ARIA roles
Semantic HTML in templates
Keyboard navigation support
Focus management in components
Progressive enhancement for non-JS fallback
Ui Styling
Scoped CSS via `static styles`
CSS variables for theme support
CSS modules optional
Tailwind integration possible
Shadow DOM prevents style leakage
State Management
Reactive properties
Event-driven communication
Minimal state inside components
Parent-child property binding
No global state library needed
Data Management
Properties for component state
Events to notify changes
Server data via fetch
Integration with frameworks or stores
Reactive updates on property change