What are the key differences between using @hono/vite-dev-server/cloudflare-pages and a standard Vite development server for a Hono app?

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What are the key differences between using @hono/vite-dev-server/cloudflare-pages and a standard Vite development server for a Hono app?
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A standard Vite dev server doesn't understand Cloudflare Pages-specific features like edge functions, `_worker.js` routing, or the Cloudflare Pages asset pipeline. @hono/vite-dev-server/cloudflare-pages emulates these features locally. It handles the `_worker.js` file as the entry point, allows you to define routes that will be served as edge functions, and provides a more accurate representation of how your application will behave when deployed to Cloudflare Pages. Standard Vite is suitable for client-side rendering or traditional server-side rendering, while this adapter is tailored for edge-focused Hono applications.