Best Practices
Workspace File Location
- Store your
.code-workspacefile in the monorepo root - This makes it easy for team members to open the complete setup
- Include the workspace file in your Git repository so everyone uses the same setup
Folder Organization
- Keep frontend and backend completely separate
- Use clear, descriptive names for your workspace folders
- Include the monorepo root for easy access to project-wide files
Terminal Management
- Use separate terminals for frontend and backend development servers
- Keep a third terminal open at the monorepo root for Git operations
- This allows you to run multiple processes without conflicts
Why Monorepos Work Well for Full-Stack Projects
Using a monorepo structure with VSCode workspaces is particularly beneficial for full-stack development:
- Simplified Git workflow: One repository to clone, one place for all commits
- Easy deployment: Both frontend and backend can be deployed together
- Shared documentation: README files and project notes stay with the code
- Team collaboration: Everyone works with the same workspace setup
- Learning focus: Developers can focus on coding rather than managing multiple repositories