Avoiding Port Conflicts with Multiple Storybook Instances

Nicolas Beaussart, an experienced Staff Engineer at PayFit, shares insights on resolving port conflicts in monorepos using Nx's task inference feature. By dynamically assigning unique ports to each project, developers can run multiple Storybook instances simultaneously without clashes. This is achieved through the creation of a custom workspace plugin that leverages Nx's createNodes API to auto-generate project configurations with distinct ports. The setup allows for concurrent execution of dev servers and test environments, enhancing productivity and scalability. Looking forward, Nx's infinite task proposal promises even smoother configurations. The guide encourages exploring the create nodes API for more dynamic project arrangements, emphasizing the potential for user-tailored monorepo setups that exceed just resolving port conflicts.