gaearon/react-hot-loader

Difference between react-hot-loader, webpack-hot-client, webpack-hot-middleware?

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#920 opened on Apr 1, 2018

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Environment

React Hot Loader version: recent stable

  1. node -v: 8.9.4
  2. npm -v: 5.6.0
  3. Operating system: Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS, xenial
  4. Browser and version: Chrome 63.0.3239.132 (Official Build) (64-bit)

Question

What is the difference between react-hot-loader and webpack-hot-client (webpack-hot-middleware)?

I'm developing React+Express application. I use Webpack to build assets and compile React. I use webpack-serve as a dev server. This dev server features HMR out-of-the-box (it uses both, webpack-hot-client and webpack-hot-middleware).

Do I need to use react-hot-loader if I use webpack-serve? Why? Could you please explain what exactly react-hot-loader does?

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javascriptreactnodejs
Domain
frontendbuild system
Issue type
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DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
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Basic knowledge of ReactFamiliarity with Webpack
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
90
Research direction
The issue asks for clarification between react hot loader and webpack hot client/middleware. Research the official documentation of react hot loader (now deprecated in favor of Fast Refresh) and webpack's HMR documentation. Provide a clear comparison of their roles: react hot loader enables React component hot reloading, while webpack hot client and webpack hot middleware handle Webpack's HMR communication. Reference the repository's README and webpack serve documentation.