feat: port webpack-dev-server #68
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Pull request overview
This PR ports the core functionality from webpack-dev-server@5 to @rspack/dev-server to provide feature parity for Rspack users. The implementation includes:
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- Removed dependency on webpack-dev-server and implemented core server functionality directly
- Added comprehensive server implementations (WebSocket, SockJS) with base abstractions
- Ported client-side modules for HMR, overlay, progress indicators, and WebSocket communication
- Added build infrastructure for client modules bundling
- Updated configuration schema and type definitions
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| src/server.ts | Complete rewrite implementing dev server from scratch |
| src/servers/*.ts | New WebSocket server implementations (BaseServer, WebsocketServer, SockJSServer) |
| src/getPort.ts | New port allocation utility |
| src/patch.ts | Removed (no longer needed with native implementation) |
| src/index.ts | Updated to export new Server class |
| src/options.json | New comprehensive dev server options schema |
| client-src/*.ts | New client-side modules for HMR and dev server communication |
| scripts/build-client-modules.cjs | New build script for client module bundling |
| tsconfig*.json | Updated TypeScript configurations |
| package.json | Updated dependencies and exports |
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Could we update the credits to clarify that this project is forked from webpack-dev-server?
https://github.com/rstackjs/rspack-dev-server?tab=readme-ov-file#credits
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Summary
This PR ports the core functionality from
webpack-dev-server@5to@rspack/dev-serverto provide a comprehensive development server experience for Rspack users. The porting effort includes:This change enables
@rspack/dev-serverto offer feature parity withwebpack-dev-server, allowing developers to seamlessly migrate from webpack to Rspack while maintaining the same development experience. The implementation follows the same architecture and patterns as webpack-dev-server, ensuring compatibility and familiarity for existing users.Checklist