@nx/workspace

What is @nx/workspace?

The @nx/workspace npm package is part of the Nx monorepo toolset, which is designed to help developers build and scale applications with a unified approach to code management. It provides powerful tools for project scaffolding, dependency management, and build optimization across multiple frameworks and technologies.

What are @nx/workspace's main functionalities?

Project Scaffolding

This command sets up a new workspace. It's the first step in using Nx to manage a monorepo. The command creates a new directory called 'myworkspace' with all the necessary configuration and setup files.

npx create-nx-workspace@latest myworkspace

Adding applications and libraries

This command adds a new React application named 'myapp' to the workspace. It sets up all the necessary files and configuration specific to React, demonstrating Nx's capability to handle multiple frameworks seamlessly.

nx g @nrwl/react:app myapp

Dependency Graph

Generates a visual graph of the dependencies within the workspace. This helps in understanding how different projects within the monorepo are interconnected, which is crucial for large projects.

nx dep-graph

Other packages similar to @nx/workspace

lerna

Lerna is a tool for managing JavaScript projects with multiple packages, known as a monorepo. Unlike @nx/workspace, Lerna focuses more on managing dependencies and publishing packages rather than providing extensive support for building applications.

README

Nx: Smart Monorepos · Fast CI

Nx is a build system, optimized for monorepos, with plugins for popular frameworks and tools and advanced CI capabilities including caching and distribution.

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

Adding Nx to an Existing Repository

Run:

npx nx@latest init

Documentation & Resources

• Nx.Dev: Documentation, Guides, Tutorials
• Intro to Nx
• Official Nx YouTube Channel
• Blog Posts About Nx