Introduction to Nx Cloud for CI/CD
Last updated March 21, 2024
Introduction
Nx Cloud is revolutionizing the way development teams approach Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) by offering a suite of tools designed to optimize, accelerate, and simplify the CI/CD process. Built with monorepos in mind, Nx Cloud provides an end-to-end solution that enhances the efficiency and maintainability of CI pipelines, making it a trusted choice for startups and Fortune 500 companies alike. This article serves as an introduction to Nx Cloud, guiding you through its core features and how to get started with integrating Nx Cloud into your CI/CD workflow.
Key Features of Nx Cloud
- Distributed Task Execution: Nx Cloud efficiently distributes tasks across multiple agents, reducing build times significantly.
- Computation Caching: Reuses results from previous runs for similar tasks, speeding up the CI process dramatically.
- Flaky Task Detection: Automatically identifies and retries flaky tasks, ensuring a more reliable CI pipeline.
- Actionable Feedback: Provides clear, actionable feedback for troubleshooting and optimizing your CI/CD processes.
Getting Started with Nx Cloud: Step-by-Step Guide
- Sign Up for Nx Cloud
- Install Nx CLI
- Initialize Your Nx Workspace
- Create a new Nx workspace by running:
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npx create-nx-workspace@latest - Follow the prompts to set up your workspace.
- Connect Your Workspace to Nx Cloud
- Inside your Nx workspace, run the following command to connect it to Nx Cloud:
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nx connect-to-nx-cloud - Follow the instructions to link your workspace with your Nx Cloud account.
- Configure Your CI Provider
- Add a single line to your CI configuration to enable Nx Cloud features like distributed execution and computation caching. Refer to the Nx Cloud documentation for specific instructions tailored to your CI provider.
- Run Your First Distributed Task
- Test the Nx Cloud setup by running a distributed task, such as:
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nx affected --target=build --parallel--maxParallel=5 - This command builds all projects affected by changes in parallel, utilizing Nx Cloud's distributed task execution.
- Monitor Your CI/CD Pipeline
- Access the Nx Cloud dashboard to monitor your CI/CD pipeline's performance, view logs, and gain insights into optimizations.
Conclusion
Nx Cloud offers a powerful platform for enhancing the speed, efficiency, and reliability of your CI/CD pipelines. By following the steps outlined above, you can quickly integrate Nx Cloud into your development workflow and start reaping the benefits of its advanced features. Stay tuned for more in-depth articles on leveraging Nx Cloud to its full potential.