@remix-run/dev

What is @remix-run/dev?

@remix-run/dev is a development tool for building web applications using the Remix framework. It provides a set of utilities and commands to streamline the development process, including building, watching, and serving your application.

What are @remix-run/dev's main functionalities?

Build

The build feature compiles the client and server entry points into a production-ready build. This is useful for preparing your application for deployment.

const { build } = require('@remix-run/dev');

build({
  entryClientFile: 'src/entry.client.tsx',
  entryServerFile: 'src/entry.server.tsx',
  outputDir: 'build',
  publicPath: '/build/',
}).then(() => {
  console.log('Build completed!');
}).catch((error) => {
  console.error('Build failed:', error);
});

Watch

The watch feature monitors your source files for changes and automatically rebuilds the application. This is useful for development as it provides instant feedback on code changes.

const { watch } = require('@remix-run/dev');

watch({
  entryClientFile: 'src/entry.client.tsx',
  entryServerFile: 'src/entry.server.tsx',
  outputDir: 'build',
  publicPath: '/build/',
}).then(() => {
  console.log('Watching for changes...');
}).catch((error) => {
  console.error('Watch failed:', error);
});

Serve

The serve feature starts a local development server to serve your built application. This is useful for testing your application in a local environment.

const { serve } = require('@remix-run/dev');

serve({
  buildDir: 'build',
  port: 3000,
}).then(() => {
  console.log('Server is running on http://localhost:3000');
}).catch((error) => {
  console.error('Server failed to start:', error);
});

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README

Welcome to Remix!

Remix is a web framework that helps you build better websites with React.

To get started, open a new shell and run:

$ npx create-remix@latest

Then follow the prompts you see in your terminal.

For more information about Remix, visit remix.run!