@nrwl/node

What is @nrwl/node?

@nrwl/node is a package from the Nx workspace that provides tools and utilities for building Node.js applications. It integrates seamlessly with the Nx monorepo setup, allowing developers to manage and build Node.js applications efficiently within a larger project structure.

What are @nrwl/node's main functionalities?

Creating a Node.js Application

This command generates a new Node.js application within the Nx workspace. It sets up the necessary project structure, configuration files, and dependencies.

nx generate @nrwl/node:application my-app

Building a Node.js Application

This command builds the Node.js application, compiling TypeScript files to JavaScript and preparing the application for deployment.

nx build my-app

Running a Node.js Application

This command runs the Node.js application in development mode, providing live-reload capabilities and other development conveniences.

nx serve my-app

Linting a Node.js Application

This command lints the Node.js application code using ESLint, ensuring code quality and consistency.

nx lint my-app

Testing a Node.js Application

This command runs unit tests for the Node.js application using Jest, providing feedback on code correctness and coverage.

nx test my-app

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express-generator

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nest-cli

Nest CLI is a command-line interface for creating and managing NestJS applications. It offers similar functionalities to @nrwl/node, such as generating applications, building, and testing. However, it is specifically tailored for NestJS, a framework for building efficient, scalable Node.js server-side applications.

create-react-app

Create React App is a tool for setting up a new React application with a single command. While it is focused on React applications, it provides a similar developer experience in terms of project setup, build, and development workflows. It does not offer the same level of integration with Node.js backend development as @nrwl/node.

README

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Nx: Smart, Fast and Extensible Build System

Nx is a next generation build system with first class monorepo support and powerful integrations.

Getting Started

Creating an Nx Workspace

Using npx

npx create-nx-workspace

Using npm init

npm init nx-workspace

Using yarn create

yarn create nx-workspace

The create-nx-workspace command will ask you to select a preset, which will configure some plugins and create your applications to help you get started.

? What to create in the new workspace (Use arrow keys)
❯ apps              [an empty workspace with no plugins with a layout that works best for building apps]
  core              [an empty workspace with no plugins set up to publish npm packages (similar to yarn workspaces)]
  ts                [an empty workspace with the JS/TS plugin preinstalled]
  react             [a workspace with a single React application]
  angular           [a workspace with a single Angular application]
  next.js           [a workspace with a single Next.js application]
  nest              [a workspace with a single Nest application]
  express           [a workspace with a single Express application]
  web components    [a workspace with a single app built using web components]
  react-native      [a workspace with a single React Native application]
  react-express     [a workspace with a full stack application (React + Express)]

Select the preset that works best for you

Adding Nx to an Existing Monorepo

Run:

npx add-nx-to-monorepo@latest

Documentation & Resources

A few links to help you get started:

• Nx.Dev: Documentation, Guides, Interactive Tutorials
• Tutorial: Adding Nx to an Existing Monorepo
• Official Nx YouTube Channel
• Blog Posts About Nx