Local dev experience

Appsettings

• Set env variable ASPNETCORE_Environment to Development:

  • Windows (non powershell): SET ASPNETCORE_Environment=Development
  • Mac & Linux: export ASPNETCORE_Environment=Development

• Copy appsettings.json to appsettings.Development.json and replace missing keys.

Run Application

Backend + Frontend

Use AngularCliServer instead ProxyToSpa in Startup.cs.

if (env.IsDevelopment())
{
    spa.UseAngularCliServer(npmScript: "start");
    //spa.UseProxyToSpaDevelopmentServer("http://localhost:4200");
}

Execute dotnet run inside clicky-clicky directory.

Backend and Frontend seperate

Use ProxyToSpa instead of AngularCliServer in Startup.cs.

if (env.IsDevelopment())
{
    //spa.UseAngularCliServer(npmScript: "start");
    spa.UseProxyToSpaDevelopmentServer("http://localhost:4200");
}

• Execute dotnet run inside clicky-clicky directory.
• Execute npm start inside ClientApp.