Theres a way to construct a monorepo using nextjs and nestjs? With a concurrently run command?
#Monorepo problem
keen bridge
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To construct a monorepo using Next.js and NestJS, you can use tools like Nx or Turborepo to manage your monorepo setup. Below, I'll provide a general approach using Nx, which is a powerful tool for managing monorepos.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Set Up the Monorepo
First, create a new Nx workspace:
npx create-nx-workspace@latest my-monorepo
Choose the options that best fit your project needs.
2. Add Next.js and NestJS Applications
Navigate to your workspace directory:
cd my-monorepo
Generate a Next.js application:
npx nx g @nrwl/next:app nextapp
Generate a NestJS application:
npx nx g @nrwl/nest:app nestapp
3. Configure Concurrently Run Command
To run both applications concurrently, you can use the npm-run-all package. First, add it as a development dependency:
yarn add --dev npm-run-all
Then, update the package.json at the root of your monorepo to include the following scripts:
"scripts": {
"start:next": "nx serve nextapp",
"start:nest": "nx serve nestapp",
"start": "npm-run-all --parallel start:next start:nest"
}
4. Run the Applications
Now, you can start both applications concurrently by running:
yarn start
This will run both the Next.js and NestJS applications in parallel.
Additional Resources
For more detailed information on setting up and managing monorepos with Nx, you can refer to the Nx Documentation (https://nx.dev).
If you prefer using Turborepo, you can follow a similar approach by setting up a Turborepo monorepo and configuring the scripts accordingly.
Example Repositories
- Nx Monorepo Example (https://vercel.com/templates/next.js/monorepo-nx)
- Turborepo Monorepo Example (https://vercel.com/templates/next.js/monorepo-turborepo)
These examples can provide additional insights and configurations for your monorepo setup.