What is a Monorepo?
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What is a Monorepo?
A monorepo is a single repository containing multiple codebases or projects. This approach contrasts with having separate repositories for each project. Monorepos simplify dependency management, streamline workflows, and enhance collaboration.
Benefits of a Monorepo
Simplified Dependency Management
With a monorepo, managing dependencies across multiple projects becomes more straightforward, as everything is contained within a single repository.
Enhanced Collaboration
Team members can work more cohesively, sharing code and resources across projects without the need to switch between different repositories.
Streamlined Workflows
Build, test, and deployment processes can be unified across all projects, making the overall development process more efficient.
Examples of Achievements
- Shared Components: Reuse components across multiple projects easily.
- Unified Testing: Run tests for all projects in a single step.
- Consistent Tooling: Use the same set of tools and configurations across all projects.
Choosing Turborepo
We use Turborepo to manage our monorepo due to several key advantages it offers:
Simplicity
Turborepo is designed to be simple to use and easy to learn, making it accessible for all team members.
Backing by Vercel
Being newer than NX but backed by Vercel, Turborepo promises solid support and consistent updates, ensuring our development process stays up-to-date with the latest advancements.
Why Not NX?
While NX is another popular tool for managing monorepos, we chose Turborepo for its simplicity and the strong support ecosystem provided by Vercel. This choice aligns with our goal of maintaining an efficient and modern development environment.
Conclusion
By adopting a monorepo approach and using Turborepo, we streamline our development process, enhance collaboration, and ensure that our projects are managed efficiently and effectively.