Overview

The AutoDllPlugin is a high-level plugin for Webpack that allows for the creation of separate bundles for NPM modules. By referencing these bundles instead of the individual modules, the build time for Webpack can be significantly reduced. The AutoDllPlugin serves as a convenient alternative to Webpack's DllPlugin and DllReferencePlugin, as it handles the compilation of the DLL and automatically reads from cache for subsequent builds. It also integrates with Webpack's Dev Server, ensuring that the DLL bundles are loaded into memory for faster performance.

Features

Webpack's DllPlugin without the boilerplate: AutoDllPlugin simplifies the process of using Webpack's DllPlugin by handling the compilation of the DLL and referencing the specified modules.
Improved build performance: By creating separate bundles for NPM modules, AutoDllPlugin reduces the amount of time it takes for Webpack to build the bundles, resulting in faster build times.
Integration with Webpack's Dev Server: AutoDllPlugin ensures that the DLL bundles are loaded into memory when using Webpack's Dev Server, preventing unnecessary reads from the FileSystem.

Summary

The AutoDllPlugin is a powerful plugin for Webpack that improves build performance by creating separate bundles for NPM modules. It simplifies the usage of Webpack's DllPlugin and DllReferencePlugin, automating the creation of the DLL and handling the referencing of modules. With integration with Webpack's Dev Server, AutoDllPlugin ensures faster performance by loading bundles into memory. By reducing the amount of work needed for Webpack to build the bundles, AutoDllPlugin significantly speeds up the build process.

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Autodll Webpack Plugin