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Generate a new library in your Nx workspace
$ npx nx g @nrwl/${framework}:library --name=${name}
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This command is using the NX framework's NX CLI (Command Line Interface) tool to generate a library using a specific framework. Here is a breakdown of what each part of the command does:

  • npx: npx is a package runner tool that comes with npm. It allows you to execute commands from npm packages without having to globally install them. It fetches the package and runs the command using the local installation.

  • nx: It is the NX CLI tool. NX is a set of extensible dev tools for monorepos, which helps with efficient development, building, and testing of large-scale projects.

  • g: It stands for "generate" and is a command that tells the NX CLI to create a new element (in this case, a library). It is followed by the type of element you want to generate.

  • @nrwl/${framework}:library: This specifies the generator or schematic which creates a library using a specific framework. It is important to replace ${framework} with the desired framework (e.g., angular, react, node, etc.). The @nrwl/ part refers to NRWL, which is the organization behind the NX framework.

  • --name=${name}: This flag allows you to specify the name of the library being generated. You need to replace ${name} with the desired name. The --name flag is followed by an assignment (=) operator and the name you want to give to the library.

When you execute this command, the NX CLI will generate a library using the specified framework and name within your project directory.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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