docs: clarify NODE_ENV and Modes #21516
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Fixes #21503
This tries to make the distinction between NODE_ENV and Modes less confusing after my own experience with trying to figure it out. I've detailed my changes and rationale below:
NODE_ENV=developmentcauses "development mode", when actuallyNODE_ENVis unrelated to Modes.NODE_ENVjust states whatNODE_ENVdoes in vite.NODE_ENVand--mode- when in fact they are just entirely distinct.... vite buildto the example commands in the retained table for clarity.