Top 30 Easy Vue, Angular & Svelte Concepts Quiz for Beginners

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1. Question 1 of 30

   What is the primary advantage of Vue's progressive philosophy for a project starting small but potentially growing into a full SPA?

   • aIt provides a highly opinionated structure that guides all development decisions from the start.
   • bIt enables developers to integrate only the necessary parts of its ecosystem, scaling functionality as needed.
   • cIt offers a comprehensive, built-in suite of tools, eliminating the need for external libraries.
   • dIt mandates a complete frontend overhaul to ensure optimal performance and maintainability.
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   Answer: b · It enables developers to integrate only the necessary parts of its ecosystem, scaling functionality as needed.

   The progressive philosophy allows Vue to be adopted incrementally, starting with its core library for small enhancements and gradually integrating more of its ecosystem as the project's complexity grows. Option A is incorrect because Vue is designed to be less opinionated, offering flexibility rather than strict guidance from the outset.

   Read the full bite: Vue: The Progressive Framework Philosophy

2. Question 2 of 30

   What is a key characteristic of Angular's 'batteries-included' philosophy?

   • aIt is best suited for rapid prototyping of small applications due to its minimal overhead.
   • bIt provides a complete, integrated toolkit, promoting consistency and reducing decision fatigue.
   • cIt offers maximum flexibility, allowing developers to easily swap out core modules.
   • dIt focuses on providing only the view layer, leaving other concerns to third-party libraries.
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   Answer: b · It provides a complete, integrated toolkit, promoting consistency and reducing decision fatigue.

   Angular's 'batteries-included' approach means it provides a comprehensive, integrated toolkit for common needs like routing and forms, which promotes consistency and reduces decision fatigue. Option C is incorrect because Angular's opinionated nature limits flexibility in favor of integration and consistency.

   Read the full bite: Angular: The 'Batteries-Included' Framework

3. Question 3 of 30

   What is the primary benefit of Svelte's architecture as a compiler, rather than a traditional runtime framework?

   • aIt generates highly optimized, vanilla JavaScript during the build process, eliminating the need for a runtime library in the browser.
   • bIt enables dynamic loading of components at runtime, significantly reducing the initial bundle size.
   • cIt allows developers to write components using a more declarative syntax than imperative JavaScript.
   • dIt provides built-in server-side rendering capabilities, which are absent in most other frameworks.
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   Answer: a · It generates highly optimized, vanilla JavaScript during the build process, eliminating the need for a runtime library in the browser.

   The card emphasizes that Svelte shifts work from runtime to compile time, generating efficient vanilla JavaScript and avoiding a large runtime library, which leads to smaller bundles and improved performance. While Svelte does offer a declarative syntax (option C), this is a feature of many frameworks and not the primary benefit of its *compiler* architecture.

   Read the full bite: Svelte: A Compiler, Not Just a Framework

4. Question 4 of 30

   What is the primary advantage Angular gains by building upon TypeScript?

   • aIt provides static type checking and structural contracts, crucial for building large, maintainable, and error-resistant applications.
   • bIt simplifies JavaScript syntax, making the code more concise and easier for new developers to learn.
   • cIt allows Angular applications to run faster in the browser due to pre-compilation.
   • dIt enables Angular to automatically generate boilerplate code for components and services.
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   Answer: a · It provides static type checking and structural contracts, crucial for building large, maintainable, and error-resistant applications.

   The card states that TypeScript provides static type checking and structural guarantees, which are essential for Angular to build large, scalable, and maintainable applications by catching errors early. Option C is incorrect because while TS compiles to optimized JS, its primary benefit for Angular is not just runtime speed but compile-time safety and structure.

   Read the full bite: Why Angular Relies on TypeScript

5. Question 5 of 30

   What is the primary function of the `create-vite` tool?

   • aTo convert an existing web project from another build system to Vite.
   • bTo analyze and optimize the performance of a deployed Vite application.
   • cTo generate a new web application project with a chosen framework and pre-configured Vite setup.
   • dTo update all dependencies in an existing Vite project to their latest compatible versions.
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   Answer: c · To generate a new web application project with a chosen framework and pre-configured Vite setup.

   The card describes `create-vite` as a "project wizard or a blueprint generator" for "creating new projects from scratch." It explicitly states that it is not for adding Vite to an existing project, which makes option A incorrect.

   Read the full bite: Scaffolding a Vite Project with `create-vite`

6. Question 6 of 30

   What is the primary function of the `ng new` command in Angular development?

   • aTo compile and optimize an Angular application for deployment.
   • bTo add new features or modules to an existing Angular project.
   • cTo manage and install third-party libraries within an Angular project.
   • dTo set up a complete, ready-to-run Angular application from scratch.
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   Answer: d · To set up a complete, ready-to-run Angular application from scratch.

   The `ng new` command is designed to initialize a brand new Angular project, providing a complete, runnable application with a standard structure and dependencies. Adding features to an existing project is typically done with `ng generate`.

   Read the full bite: ng new: Your Angular Project Starter Kit

7. Question 7 of 30

   What is the correct sequence of commands to initialize a new SvelteKit project and start its development server?

   • anpx sv create my-app, then npm run dev inside my-app
   • bnpx sv create my-app, then cd my-app, then npm install, then npm run dev
   • cnpm install, then npx sv create my-app, then npm run dev
   • dcd my-app, then npx sv create my-app, then npm install, then npm run dev
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   Answer: b · npx sv create my-app, then cd my-app, then npm install, then npm run dev

   The card explicitly states the process: first create the project with npx sv create, then navigate into the directory with cd, install dependencies with npm install, and finally start the server with npm run dev. Option A is a common mistake because it omits the crucial npm install step, which the card identifies as a 'footgun'.

   Read the full bite: SvelteKit: From Zero to Dev Server

8. Question 8 of 30

   What is the critical reason for wrapping Vite's HMR API calls within an if (import.meta.hot) block?

   • aTo ensure the HMR logic is only active when a module explicitly accepts updates.
   • bTo prevent runtime errors in the production build where import.meta.hot is undefined.
   • cTo allow the HMR API to gracefully handle cases where module changes are not detected.
   • dTo optimize the development server's performance by conditionally loading HMR features.
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   Answer: b · To prevent runtime errors in the production build where import.meta.hot is undefined.

   The card states that forgetting this wrapper will 'crash your production build' because 'import.meta.hot is undefined' in production. Option A describes the function of hot.accept(), not the purpose of the conditional check itself.

   Read the full bite: Vite's HMR API: Manually Controlling Hot Reloads

9. Question 9 of 30

   Which statement accurately describes a fundamental principle of using props in Vue components?

   • aProps are the primary mechanism for a child component to send data back to its parent.
   • bA child component must never directly mutate a prop it receives from its parent.
   • cProps should always be declared using a simple array of strings for maximum flexibility.
   • dProps enable a child component to directly modify data in its parent.
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   Answer: b · A child component must never directly mutate a prop it receives from its parent.

   The card explicitly states that a critical rule is to 'never mutate a prop directly inside the child component,' emphasizing the one-way data flow principle. Options A and B describe incorrect data flow patterns, while option C suggests a less robust declaration method than recommended.

   Read the full bite: Vue Component Props: Passing Data Downstream

10. Question 10 of 30

    Which statement accurately describes data passed to an Angular component using the input() function?

    • aIt is primarily designed for the child component to send data back to its parent.
    • bThe child component can directly update the input value, and the parent will be notified.
    • cIt establishes a two-way data binding, allowing both parent and child to modify the value.
    • dThe child component receives a read-only signal, preventing it from directly modifying the data.
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    Answer: d · The child component receives a read-only signal, preventing it from directly modifying the data.

    The card explicitly states that the `input()` function returns a "read-only signal" and that "the child cannot modify its own input." This enforces a one-way data flow from parent to child, making options suggesting two-way binding or child modification incorrect.

    Read the full bite: Angular's input() Function: Passing Data to Components

11. Question 11 of 30

    What happens if a Svelte component uses `let myProp;` instead of `export let myProp;` when intending to receive data from its parent?

    • aThe `myProp` variable will remain private to the component and will not receive data from the parent.
    • bThe `myProp` variable will become a global variable, accessible to all components.
    • cThe component will throw a compilation error, preventing the application from building.
    • dSvelte will automatically infer it as a prop and assign any data passed by the parent.
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    Answer: a · The `myProp` variable will remain private to the component and will not receive data from the parent.

    Declaring `let myProp;` without `export` makes the variable private to the component, preventing it from receiving data passed as a prop from a parent. The card explicitly calls this a 'footgun' where the component silently fails to receive data, rather than throwing an error or inferring the prop.

    Read the full bite: Svelte Props: Passing Data with `export let`

12. Question 12 of 30

    What is the primary purpose of using a custom event ($emit) in a Vue component?

    • aTo enable communication between two sibling components.
    • bTo trigger a global state change accessible by any component in the application.
    • cTo allow a child component to send data or signals to its direct parent.
    • dTo pass data from a parent component down to its child components.
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    Answer: c · To allow a child component to send data or signals to its direct parent.

    The card explicitly states that custom events provide a "dedicated channel for child-to-parent communication" and that "events only travel one level up to the direct parent." Option A is wrong because the card advises against using $emit for sibling communication.

    Read the full bite: Vue Custom Events: Child-to-Parent Communication

13. Question 13 of 30

    How does an Angular child component typically notify its immediate parent about an internal event, such as a button click?

    • aBy directly invoking a method defined on the parent component instance.
    • bBy updating a shared service's observable that the parent component is subscribed to.
    • cBy receiving a callback function from the parent via @Input() and executing it.
    • dBy using an @Output() property initialized with EventEmitter and calling its emit() method.
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    Answer: d · By using an @Output() property initialized with EventEmitter and calling its emit() method.

    The @Output() decorator, paired with an EventEmitter and its emit() method, is the canonical Angular pattern for a child component to send events and data upwards to its immediate parent. Option B describes a pattern for communication between distant components, not the immediate parent. Options B and D are not the standard or recommended Angular approaches for this specific child-to-parent event notification.

    Read the full bite: Angular @Output(): Child Components Reporting Up

14. Question 14 of 30

    For a component that needs frequent toggling of its visibility, like a dropdown menu, which Vue directive is most appropriate?

    • av-if
    • bA custom v-toggle directive
    • cv-show
    • dv-bind:style with display: none
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    Answer: c · v-show

    v-show is ideal for frequent toggling because it keeps the element in the DOM and only changes its CSS display property, making subsequent toggles very cheap. Using v-if would incur higher performance costs by repeatedly adding and removing the element from the DOM.

    Read the full bite: Vue's v-if vs. v-show: When to Use Which

15. Question 15 of 30

    What is the fundamental difference in how Angular's *ngIf directive and the [hidden] property affect an HTML element?

    • a*ngIf is used for conditional styling, and [hidden] is for conditional rendering.
    • b*ngIf completely removes the element from the DOM, while [hidden] keeps it in the DOM but applies CSS to hide it.
    • c*ngIf changes the element's display property to 'none', whereas [hidden] sets its visibility to 'hidden'.
    • d*ngIf requires the element to be wrapped in an <ng-template>, while [hidden] does not.
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    Answer: b · *ngIf completely removes the element from the DOM, while [hidden] keeps it in the DOM but applies CSS to hide it.

    The card explicitly states that *ngIf='false' "completely removes it from the DOM," while [hidden] is used "to hide an element but keep it in the DOM." Option C is incorrect because *ngIf does not use CSS to hide; it manipulates the DOM directly.

    Read the full bite: Angular Structural Directives: Shape Your DOM

16. Question 16 of 30

    For a standard text input element, which underlying property binding and event listener pair does Vue's v-model typically abstract?

    • av-bind:id and @click
    • bv-on:submit and v-bind:model
    • cv-bind:value and @input
    • dv-bind:name and @change
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    Answer: c · v-bind:value and @input

    The card states that for text inputs, v-model becomes :value and @input, binding the input's value and listening for immediate changes. Option D is a common distractor because @change is used for some form elements, but @input is specific to text inputs for real-time updates.

    Read the full bite: Vue's v-model: Two-Way Binding Made Simple

17. Question 17 of 30

    What is a crucial requirement for correctly registering Vue lifecycle hooks?

    • aThey are exclusively used for data fetching and resource cleanup.
    • bThey must be defined as arrow functions to maintain component context.
    • cThey must be called synchronously during the component's setup phase.
    • dThey should be placed inside asynchronous callbacks for better performance.
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    Answer: c · They must be called synchronously during the component's setup phase.

    The card explicitly states that "hooks must be registered synchronously during setup, not in an async callback" to ensure Vue can properly associate them with the component instance. Option B is incorrect because the card warns against using arrow functions for hooks in the Options API as it loses the 'this' context.

    Read the full bite: Vue Lifecycle Hooks: Running Code at the Right Time

18. Question 18 of 30

    A component needs to fetch data from an API using an ID received via an @Input() property. Which lifecycle hook is the most appropriate for this initial data fetch?

    • aThe ngAfterViewInit hook
    • bThe ngOnChanges hook
    • cThe ngOnInit hook
    • dThe component's constructor
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    Answer: c · The ngOnInit hook

    The card explicitly states that ngOnInit is for 'one-time initialization logic that depends on component inputs, like fetching data from an API based on an ID passed into the component.' The constructor is incorrect because input properties are not yet assigned their values at that stage.

    Read the full bite: Angular Component Lifecycle Hooks

19. Question 19 of 30

    What is the consequence of returning a cleanup function from an asynchronous onMount callback in Svelte 5?

    • aThe cleanup function will not be registered, leading to potential memory leaks upon component destruction.
    • bThe cleanup function will be correctly registered and executed when the component is destroyed.
    • cThe onMount callback will immediately throw an error, preventing component initialization.
    • dThe component will fail to render its initial DOM structure.
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    Answer: a · The cleanup function will not be registered, leading to potential memory leaks upon component destruction.

    An asynchronous onMount callback implicitly returns a Promise, not the cleanup function itself. Therefore, Svelte cannot register the intended cleanup function, which can lead to memory leaks. Option B is incorrect because the Promise is not interpreted as a cleanup function.

    Read the full bite: Svelte Lifecycle: Mount, Destroy, and Tick

20. Question 20 of 30

    What is a critical limitation of Svelte's `$: ` reactive assignments?

    • aThey only track direct variable dependencies, not changes within functions called.
    • bThey cannot be used to trigger side effects like logging.
    • cThey require explicit manual calls to update derived values.
    • dThey are only suitable for server-side rendering, not client-side.
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    Answer: a · They only track direct variable dependencies, not changes within functions called.

    The card explicitly states that the compiler only tracks direct dependencies and not those hidden inside function calls, which is a key limitation. The card also provides `$: console.log(count)` as an example of using it for side effects, making option B incorrect.

    Read the full bite: Svelte's Reactive Assignments with `$: `

21. Question 21 of 30

    Which statement accurately describes how Vue's scoped CSS ensures styles are applied only to a specific component?

    • aIt wraps the component's styles in an @layer rule, limiting their scope to the component.
    • bIt creates a Shadow DOM for each component, encapsulating its styles.
    • cIt modifies CSS selectors to target unique data attributes added to the component's elements.
    • dIt automatically generates and applies unique BEM-like class names to prevent conflicts.
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    Answer: c · It modifies CSS selectors to target unique data attributes added to the component's elements.

    Vue's scoped CSS works by adding a unique data attribute to all elements within the component and then rewriting CSS selectors to include this attribute. This mechanism ensures styles are strictly applied only to elements within that specific component. The card explicitly states that Vue achieves this 'not with native Shadow DOM', making that option incorrect.

    Read the full bite: Vue Scoped CSS: Keep Your Styles Local

22. Question 22 of 30

    What is the primary mechanism Svelte uses to ensure that styles defined within one component's <style> block do not unintentionally affect other components?

    • aIt automatically prefixes all CSS selectors with the component's filename to create unique rules.
    • bIt compiles component-specific styles into separate CSS files that are dynamically loaded and unloaded with the component.
    • cIt generates a unique hash and applies it as a class to elements, then modifies CSS selectors to target only those hashed classes.
    • dIt wraps each component's content in a Shadow DOM, which natively isolates its styles.
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    Answer: c · It generates a unique hash and applies it as a class to elements, then modifies CSS selectors to target only those hashed classes.

    Svelte achieves style scoping by generating a unique hash for each component, applying it as a class to the component's elements, and then modifying the CSS selectors to target these specific hashed classes. This prevents styles from leaking, unlike Shadow DOM (option D) which is a different encapsulation method.

    Read the full bite: Svelte Scoped Styles: CSS That Can't Leak

23. Question 23 of 30

    How does Angular primarily achieve style isolation for components by default?

    • aBy adding unique attributes to component elements and modifying CSS selectors to include them.
    • bBy utilizing the browser's native Shadow DOM for each component.
    • cBy automatically generating unique class names for all elements within a component's template.
    • dBy compiling all component styles into a single, highly specific global stylesheet.
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    Answer: a · By adding unique attributes to component elements and modifying CSS selectors to include them.

    Angular's default ViewEncapsulation (Emulated) works by adding unique attributes to a component's HTML elements and then rewriting the component's CSS rules to target only those elements with the specific attribute. Option B is incorrect because while Shadow DOM is a ViewEncapsulation mode, it is not the default; Angular 'fakes' it by default.

    Read the full bite: Angular Component Styles: Scoped by Default

24. Question 24 of 30

    When is it most appropriate to use Angular Template-Driven Forms?

    • aTo facilitate easy unit testing of form logic independently from the template.
    • bFor forms that require extensive programmatic control and complex validation.
    • cWhen building simple forms with a fixed structure, such as a login or contact form.
    • dWhen the form structure needs to change dynamically based on user input.
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    Answer: c · When building simple forms with a fixed structure, such as a login or contact form.

    Template-Driven Forms are explicitly recommended for small, simple forms with a fixed structure like login or contact forms, as they keep logic co-located with the view. Complex or dynamic form scenarios, extensive programmatic control, and advanced testing are better handled by Reactive Forms.

    Read the full bite: Angular Template-Driven Forms: Logic in the HTML

25. Question 25 of 30

    For which scenario is defineModel() in a Vue component most appropriate?

    • aTo emit custom events with specific payloads for the parent to process explicitly.
    • bTo manage global application state shared across many components.
    • cTo display data passed from a parent without allowing the child to modify it.
    • dTo create a custom form input that directly updates a parent's bound data.
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    Answer: d · To create a custom form input that directly updates a parent's bound data.

    defineModel() is designed to simplify two-way binding for custom form inputs, allowing a child component to directly update the parent's data. Option A describes the explicit one-way data flow pattern that defineModel() simplifies for two-way binding.

    Read the full bite: Component v-model: Two-Way Binding with defineModel

26. Question 26 of 30

    Which validation scenario would typically require a custom validator rather than a built-in Angular validator?

    • aValidating that a password input matches its 'Confirm Password' counterpart.
    • bChecking if a text field contains a valid email address format.
    • cConfirming a user has entered at least 5 characters in a username field.
    • dEnsuring a 'Terms and Conditions' checkbox is checked.
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    Answer: a · Validating that a password input matches its 'Confirm Password' counterpart.

    The card explicitly states that built-in validators are not suited for complex, multi-field validation like comparing two password fields, which would require a custom validator. The other options are all handled by specific built-in validators (minLength, requiredTrue, and email, respectively).

    Read the full bite: Angular's Built-in Form Validators

27. Question 27 of 30

    When would a developer typically choose not to implement Vuex in a Vue.js application?

    • aThe application is a brand new project being developed today.
    • bState changes involve asynchronous operations like API calls.
    • cThe application is small and does not require complex state management.
    • dComponents only need to access global state without modifying it.
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    Answer: a · The application is a brand new project being developed today.

    The card explicitly states that "for any new Vue project, the official recommendation is to use Pinia instead," making it the primary reason to avoid Vuex in new development. While Vuex is overkill for small applications (Option C), the recommendation for Pinia applies regardless of size for new projects. Options C and D describe scenarios where Vuex would typically be beneficial.

    Read the full bite: Vuex: A Central Store for Your App's State

28. Question 28 of 30

    What is the primary benefit of using an Angular Service for state management in a typical application?

    • aIt ensures a single, consistent source of truth for shared data across different components.
    • bIt provides built-in mechanisms for complex undo/redo functionality and state history.
    • cIt automatically synchronizes data with a backend database without additional code.
    • dIt allows components to directly modify each other's private data.
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    Answer: a · It ensures a single, consistent source of truth for shared data across different components.

    The card states that a service acts as a 'dedicated data manager' and 'single source of truth' for shared data, ensuring consistency across components. Option B is incorrect because the card explicitly mentions that services are not suitable for complex features like undo/redo, which require dedicated state management libraries.

    Read the full bite: Using Angular Services for Simple State Management

29. Question 29 of 30

    When using Angular's HttpClient, what action is necessary to initiate the actual network request to the server?

    • aCalling an HTTP method like http.get() or http.post()
    • bInjecting the HttpClient service into your component or service
    • cSubscribing to the Observable returned by an HttpClient method
    • dSpecifying the expected response type using a generic, e.g., http.get<DataType>()
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    Answer: c · Subscribing to the Observable returned by an HttpClient method

    The card explicitly states that 'The HTTP request is only dispatched when you call .subscribe() on that Observable.' Calling methods like http.get() merely returns a 'cold' Observable, which does not send the request until subscribed to.

    Read the full bite: Angular HttpClient: Your App's API Connector

30. Question 30 of 30

    Which scenario is not an appropriate use case for a SvelteKit load function defined in +page.js?

    • aEnsuring data is available for server-side rendering on the initial page load.
    • bRetrieving user-specific profile data that requires private credentials.
    • cFetching a list of public blog posts from an external API.
    • dGetting URL parameters (like a slug) to construct an API request.
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    Answer: b · Retrieving user-specific profile data that requires private credentials.

    The card explicitly states that +page.js runs on both the server and the client, making it unsuitable for operations requiring private credentials or direct database access due to potential exposure. Fetching public data for SSR and client-side navigation is a primary use case.

    Read the full bite: SvelteKit's `load` Function: Pre-fetch Data for Pages