Simplify Your Stack - MicroFrontend Integration Hacks
As a web developer, you would want your code to be efficient, maintainable, and scalable. MicroFrontend, coupled with React, can make this happen with a few integration hacks.
- Use Module Federation: This is a Webpack 5 feature that allows you to load JavaScript modules at runtime. This helps you avoid versioning conflicts and allows for smooth integration of micro frontends.
new ModuleFederationPlugin({
name: 'app1',
filename: 'remoteEntry.js',
exposes: {
'./Button': './src/Button',
},
shared: ['react', 'react-dom'],
}),
- Utilize Custom Events: Use the
dispatchEventmethod to send custom events between micro frontends. This helps in maintaining state consistency across different parts of your app.
window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('myEvent', {detail: {data: 'test'}}));
- Negotiate Styles: Maintain a common style guide or use CSS-in-JS libraries, like Styled Components, to manage styles across different micro frontends. This ensures UI consistency.
import styled from 'styled-components';
const Button = styled.button`
background: palevioletred;
color: white;
`;
Remember, the key to successful micro frontend integration is clear communication and standardized practices across all teams involved.
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