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NX Monorepo

Use NX to build a platform that enables anyone to "Fall into the Pit of Success" when executing on ideas to build solutions that ship value with speed, quality and security.

Purpose​

Build system, optimized for monorepos, with plugins for popular frameworks and tools and advanced CI capabilities including caching and distribution.

Evaluation​

Pros​

  • Comprehensive Dependency Graph: Nx analyzes both package.json and actual code dependencies, providing a visual representation of project relationships.
  • Advanced Caching System: Offers local and distributed caching capabilities, which can be shared across CI/CD pipelines.
  • Built-in Development Tools: Includes integrated testing setup with Jest and Cypress, code generation capabilities, and an extensive plugin ecosystem.
  • Workspace Analysis: Provides a deep understanding of project interdependencies and automatic detection of affected projects.
  • Scalability: Supports distributed task execution, making it suitable for large projects.

Cons​

  • Steeper Learning Curve: Requires more time to set up and learn compared to Turborepo.
  • Complexity: Offers a wide range of features, which can be overwhelming for smaller projects.

Productivity​

Resources​

Context​

Integrations​

  • Nextjs
  • React Native
  • Nestjs
  • Storybook
  • Angular
  • Python

Examples​