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    Evan You

    Evan You is the creator of Vue.js and Vite.js, and is based in Singapore.

    #9 Frontend Development#2 TypeScript#14 Open source
    31CiteRank

    Last updated 11 Nov 2026 · Named in 52 answers across 5 engines
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    How AI engines see them

    Recognized by 5 of 5 measured engines. Updated 2026-10-26

    The engines agree that Evan You created Vue.js and Vite and became a full time open source developer in 2016 after working at Google Creative Lab. ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode focus on community funded maintenance. Gemini and Google AI Mode add that he founded VoidZero, a company building a JavaScript toolchain. Copilot alone lists smaller libraries such as vue-hooks and zoomerang. All five engines name him. The pages cited most are evanyou.me and github.com, including his GitHub ReadMe story.

    • ChatGPTNamed in 11 answers

      Says You created Vue.js at Google Creative Lab and Vite, and became a full time independent open source maintainer in 2016 supported by community sponsorships.

      Known for
      • Creating Vue.js
      • Creating Vite
      • Independent open source maintenance
    • GeminiNamed in 13 answers

      Says You created Vue.js and Vite, went independent in 2016 with community funding through GitHub Sponsors and Patreon, and founded VoidZero.

      Known for
      • Creating Vue.js and Vite
      • Community funded open source
      • Founding VoidZero
    • Google AI ModeNamed in 8 answers

      Says You created Vue.js in 2014 and Vite in 2020, and launched VoidZero to build a unified Rust powered JavaScript toolchain.

      Known for
      • Creating Vue.js
      • Creating Vite
      • Sustaining open source independently
    • PerplexityNamed in 13 answers

      Says You created the MIT licensed Vue.js framework and the Vite build tool, and has made open source development his full time work since 2016.

      Known for
      • Creating Vue.js
      • Creating Vite
      • Full time open source work
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    • CopilotNamed in 7 answers

      Says You created Vue.js and Vite, went full time on open source in 2016 and published utility libraries such as vue-hooks, zoomerang and launch-editor.

      Known for
      • Creating Vue.js
      • Creating Vite
      • Developer tooling libraries

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    • #9Frontend Developmentof 56
      Named in 47 answers
    • #2TypeScriptof 27
      Named in 21 answers
    • #14Open sourceof 78
      Named in 51 answers

    Top URLs

    1. 1
      TypeScript: 18 Influential Experts & Developers (2026)
      echoglobal.tech14 citations
    2. 2
      Top 24 Full Stack Developers to Follow in 2024 | Frontegg
      frontegg.com6 citations
    3. 3
      TypeScript Tutorial on YouTube: The 2026 Course, Ranked
      learnwithpath.com6 citations

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    • Who are the most influential voices in Frontend & web development?

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    • Who should a first-time maintainer follow for Open source?

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    • Who should I follow to learn about open-source software?

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    • Who are the most influential voices in TypeScript & type systems?

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