Are you diving into the world of Firebase within your Nx monorepo workspace? This guide will walk you through the essentials of using the @simondotmnx-firebase plugin for smooth integration, from installation to deployment. Let’s get started!

What is @simondotmnx-firebase?

Think of @simondotmnx-firebase as a Swiss Army Knife for integrating Firebase workflows into your Nx workspace. It allows you to generate applications and functions seamlessly while leveraging the power of tree-shaking and handling environment variables effortlessly.

Installation

To get started, the first step is to install the plugin in your Nx workspace. Run the following command in your terminal:

npm install @simondotmnx-firebase --save-dev

This command not only installs the plugin but also brings in the necessary packages, setting you up for a successful integration.

Generating a Firebase Application

You can easily generate a new Firebase application by executing:

nx g @simondotmnx-firebase:app my-new-firebase-app [--directory=dir] [--project=proj]

• This command creates a new Firebase application project in your workspace.
• A Firebase configuration file will automatically be made at the root of your workspace.
• Use the --project option to link it to a Firebase project.

Generating Firebase Functions

To create Firebase functions within your application, run:

nx g @simondotmnx-firebase:function my-new-firebase-function --app=my-new-firebase-app [--directory=dir]

This links the function project to an existing Firebase application, allowing for organized function management.

Building Your Application

Building your Firebase application or functions is simple. Use:

nx build my-new-firebase-app

or for specific functions:

nx build my-new-firebase-function

This compiles and builds all functions associated with your application.

Serving Your Application

To test your application locally using the Firebase Emulator, run:

nx serve my-new-firebase-app

This command watches over your Firebase functions and provides a local development environment.

Deploying Your Application

Deploying your application is just as straightforward. For complete deployment, use:

nx deploy my-new-firebase-app [--only ...]

You can selectively deploy specific resources with the --only option. Make sure to authenticate and set your Firebase project beforehand.

Testing and Linting

For quality assurance, test your apps and functions by running:

nx test my-new-firebase-app

And for linting, ensure code quality with:

nx lint my-new-firebase-app

Syncing Workspace Configurations

Keep your workspace configurations in sync with:

nx g @simondotmnx-firebase:sync

This keeps your firebase.json configurations updated as you rename or delete projects.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while using this plugin, consider these tips:

• Ensure that all necessary SDKs are installed correctly.
• Check the Firebase emulator setup if your functions aren’t running locally.
• For configuration errors, revisit your firebase.json and the project link settings.

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Further Information

For additional details about this plugin, refer to the full User Guide.

Conclusion

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