Nx, a robust build system for managing monorepos, is experiencing significant user-reported issues related to versioning and plugin compatibility following recent updates. The project, developed by Nrwl, aims to enhance developer productivity through advanced CI features and task management.
The Nx repository is currently dealing with 538 open issues, with notable concerns around dependency management and the impact of recent updates on existing workflows. Issues such as #27773 and #27772 highlight high-priority problems with micro frontend remotes and project graph processing errors, respectively. These issues suggest ongoing challenges in maintaining stability post-updates.
Jack Hsu (jaysoo)
nx import
command.Benjamin Cabanes (bcabanes)
Colum Ferry (Coly010)
James Henry (JamesHenry)
Emily Xiong (xiongemi)
Juri Strumpflohner (juristr)
Miroslav Jonaš (meeroslav)
Max Kless
Leosvel Pérez Espinosa (leosvelperez)
Craigory Coppola (AgentEnder)
nx release
affecting workflows, highlighting a need for clearer guidance or fixes.@nx/vite
and @nx/webpack
are prevalent post-update.Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
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7 Days | 33 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 1 |
30 Days | 129 | 119 | 275 | 0 | 1 |
90 Days | 364 | 198 | 992 | 0 | 1 |
All Time | 10216 | 9678 | - | - | - |
Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.
Developer | Avatar | Branches | PRs | Commits | Files | Changes |
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Jason Jean | 12 | 12/11/0 | 39 | 262 | 54771 | |
James Henry | 9 | 8/6/0 | 20 | 341 | 21430 | |
Colum Ferry | 8 | 16/14/1 | 43 | 319 | 20003 | |
Leosvel Pérez Espinosa | 13 | 13/8/0 | 40 | 368 | 18132 | |
Nicholas Cunningham | 5 | 4/2/0 | 11 | 147 | 17438 | |
Juri Strumpflohner | 10 | 21/14/3 | 35 | 81 | 13328 | |
Isaac Mann | 7 | 20/18/0 | 33 | 234 | 8678 | |
Jack Hsu | 7 | 23/20/1 | 35 | 174 | 8086 | |
Craigory Coppola | 11 | 2/1/0 | 19 | 55 | 2888 | |
Austin Fahsl | 2 | 1/1/0 | 3 | 10 | 1833 | |
Emily Xiong | 6 | 12/9/0 | 24 | 76 | 1764 | |
MaxKless | 7 | 5/4/0 | 18 | 54 | 1241 | |
Louie Weng | 6 | 5/3/2 | 11 | 33 | 1080 | |
Miroslav Jonaš | 3 | 2/2/0 | 4 | 8 | 799 | |
Benjamin Cabanes | 2 | 6/6/0 | 14 | 25 | 779 | |
Philip Fulcher | 4 | 2/1/0 | 8 | 58 | 542 | |
Zachary DeRose | 1 | 4/2/1 | 3 | 17 | 295 | |
Katerina Skroumpelou (mandarini) | 2 | 1/0/1 | 2 | 3 | 212 | |
Paweł Twardziak | 2 | 2/2/0 | 4 | 7 | 128 | |
Mike Hartington | 3 | 2/1/0 | 4 | 6 | 110 | |
Milan Kovacic | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 2 | 108 | |
Tine Kondo | 2 | 0/0/0 | 2 | 5 | 98 | |
mathis | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 5 | 90 | |
Wei Liang | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 4 | 81 | |
robertIsaac | 3 | 1/0/0 | 3 | 5 | 49 | |
Rares Matei | 5 | 6/1/1 | 8 | 5 | 46 | |
Michal Jez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 1 | 4 | 29 | |
EGonz1PCTY | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 2 | 26 | |
Elyahou Ittah | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | |
Julián Gómez Sibecas | 2 | 1/1/0 | 2 | 1 | 16 | |
Johanna Pearce | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 4 | 14 | |
Trang Doan | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | |
Jonathan Cammisuli | 2 | 1/1/0 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
Lucas Marcolongo | 2 | 0/0/0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | |
Arthur | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | |
abcdmku | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
Wayne Maurer | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
Ally | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
Kamenskih Dmitriy | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
Victor Berchet | 2 | 1/1/0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
Nicolas Beaussart | 2 | 2/1/0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
Connor Sullivan | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
satanluimm | 2 | 0/0/0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
Feliche-Demian Netliukh | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Abdelwahab Hussein | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Guilherme Prezzi | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
blitzkrieg | 1 | 0/0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Chau Tran (nartc) | 0 | 2/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Antonio Acuña (acunap) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (scobru) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Mararok (Mararok) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Jonathan Gelin (jogelin) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Nigel Sirisomphone (nigelwtf) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (Alonmizra) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Ikko Eltociear Ashimine (eltociear) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Ali Yusuf (AliYusuf95) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (MacGyver98) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Petr Plenkov (ThePlenkov) | 0 | 2/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Phillip Barta (Phillip9587) | 0 | 8/0/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
D. Ror. (imnasnainaec) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Aaron Casanova (aaronccasanova) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
James D McPherson (DuncanMcPherson) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period
The recent activity in the Nx GitHub repository shows a significant number of open issues, currently totaling 538. The issues span various topics, including bugs related to versioning, plugin behavior, and build processes, indicating ongoing challenges faced by users after recent updates. Notably, there are recurring themes around dependency management, particularly with the handling of local libraries and module federation.
Several issues reflect a common frustration with the impact of recent updates on existing workflows. For instance, many users report problems with the nx release
command not functioning as expected after upgrading, leading to confusion regarding versioning and changelog generation. Additionally, the integration of plugins like @nx/vite
and @nx/webpack
has raised concerns about their compatibility with existing configurations.
Here are some of the most recently created and updated issues along with their priority and status:
Issue #27773: MFE Remotes stopped working with 19.5.2
Issue #27772: NX Failed to process project graph when creating a new library.
Issue #27763: nx build fails with error 'File name too long'
Issue #27750: [Nx Gradle][Plugin] OutOfMemory errors when using @nx/gradle plugin on a complex graph.
Issue #27749: nx-release-publish default target dependsOn is ignored.
nx release
.This analysis highlights critical areas for improvement within the Nx ecosystem as users adapt to recent changes and seek stability in their development workflows.
The repository nrwl/nx
currently has 78 open pull requests (PRs), with a mix of bug fixes, new features, documentation updates, and dependency management. The recent activity indicates a focus on enhancing performance, improving developer experience, and addressing issues related to CI/CD integrations.
PR #27775: fix(core): optimize daemon output glob matching
PR #27771: feat(react-native): update run-android-examples.md
PR #27770: docs(misc): add videos plus details to performance profiling
PR #27769: chore(repo): update resources
PR #27767: chore: bump up resources
PR #27764: fix(core): take nx-release-publish target defaults into account for implicit target
PR #27761: feat(core): forward string array arguments
PR #27752: fix(detox): fix detox expo generated commands typo from --no-interactive to --non-interactive
PR #27748: docs(misc): add videos to feature pages
PR #27747: fix(nx-dev): make sure graph height works and render mode is nx-docs
The current state of open pull requests within the nrwl/nx
repository reflects several key themes:
A notable number of PRs focus on optimizing performance, particularly in how tasks are executed and how outputs are resolved. For instance, PR #27775 aims to enhance the speed of glob matching for daemon outputs, which is crucial for large-scale projects where efficiency can significantly impact developer productivity. Similarly, PR #27626 addresses issues related to file removal processes that can slow down operations when multiple tasks are run concurrently.
There is a clear trend towards enhancing documentation quality and accessibility. PRs like #27771 and #27770 aim to clarify usage instructions and provide visual aids through videos. This not only helps new users onboard more effectively but also serves existing users who may need quick references or deeper insights into specific features.
Routine maintenance remains vital, with numerous PRs targeting bug fixes (e.g., PR #27752) and updates to dependencies (e.g., PRs #27769 and #27637). These efforts ensure that the codebase remains stable and secure while also adapting to changes in external libraries or tools used within the Nx ecosystem.
The volume of contributions from various developers indicates an active community around the Nx project. The diversity of topics covered in the PRs—from technical enhancements to user-facing improvements—demonstrates a collaborative effort to refine both the backend functionality and frontend usability of Nx tools.
Some PRs reveal challenges associated with legacy code or outdated practices (e.g., handling dependencies or configuration settings). For example, PR #27640 discusses issues with streaming output based on certain conditions, highlighting the need for ongoing refactoring efforts as new features are integrated into existing systems.
Overall, the current landscape of pull requests in the nrwl/nx
repository showcases a proactive approach towards continuous improvement through performance optimization, enhanced documentation, regular maintenance, and community involvement. The focus on both backend efficiency and frontend usability positions Nx as a robust tool for managing monorepos effectively. However, addressing legacy code challenges will be essential for maintaining long-term stability and adaptability as the project evolves.
Jack Hsu (jaysoo)
nx import
command to handle multiple directories.node:test
not being recognized, leading to infinite loops.Benjamin Cabanes (bcabanes)
Colum Ferry (Coly010)
James Henry (JamesHenry)
Emily Xiong (xiongemi)
create-nx-workspace
command for React Native projects.Juri Strumpflohner (juristr)
Miroslav Jonaš (meeroslav)
Max Kless
Leosvel Pérez Espinosa (leosvelperez)
Craigory Coppola (AgentEnder)
Overall, the team's recent activities reflect a proactive approach to maintaining high standards of code quality, user experience, and community engagement within the Nx ecosystem.