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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vite
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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!