Best Practices

Workspace File Location

• Store your .code-workspace file 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