Question 1

How to deploy elm-webpack-4-starter to Netlify?

Accepted Answer

Use the Netlify CLI: after installing globally with yarn, run netlify deploy --prod. The README includes steps for continuous deployment via Netlify's Git integration, leveraging the netlify.toml config file.

Question 2

elm-webpack-4-starter vs create-elm-app: which is better?

Accepted Answer

elm-webpack-4-starter offers more control with Webpack 4 optimizations and integrated tools like Elm Analyse, while create-elm-app is a zero-config tool. Choose this starter for production-ready customization, but note it uses older Webpack versions.

Question 3

Does this starter support hot reloading for Elm?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it uses Elm Hot Loader with Webpack dev server to preserve state during reloads, as detailed in the enhanced development experience section.

Question 4

How to remove Bootstrap from elm-webpack-4-starter?

Accepted Answer

Delete Bootstrap from the webpack entry in webpack.config.js and remove src/assets/js/vendor.js, as mentioned in the notes. This requires manual configuration adjustments.

Question 5

What Elm version does elm-webpack-4-starter use?

Accepted Answer

It's tailored for Elm 0.19, as specified in the description. Ensure compatibility if you need newer Elm features or updates beyond this version.

Question 6

How to analyze bundle size in this template?

Accepted Answer

Use yarn prod:analyze to run Webpack Bundle Analyzer, which visualizes output file sizes and helps optimize the build, as included in the bundle analysis feature.

Question 7

Can I use this with Elm 0.20 or later?

Accepted Answer

No, it's designed for Elm 0.19, and upgrading may break configurations. Check for community forks or consider newer starters if you need support for latest Elm versions.

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