Prod.exs settings when using React with Mix

[shibani]

Added in documentation to include server:true in config/prod.exs if project does not use static buildpack.

[jesseshieh]

Thanks for the pull request @shibani. I think it's great to include this in the documentation, but I think it probably makes more sense as it's own section rather than in the middle of the primary guide. I'm not sure how many people use webpack and don't use the phoenix buildpack. What do you think?

[shibani]

Hi Jesse,

Sorry for the delayed response. I can create another section for this if you like, I think I was unclear when I got to the Mix vs. Distillery sections. If using Mix, the user is never instructed to create a .buildpacks file, whereas if using Distillery they are (Specify Buildpacks to Compile and Build Releases looks like a subsection under Distillery). Is a .buildpacks file necessary in both cases? From what I understand, you would say yes?

Also are the 4 buildpacks specified necessary for both types of tools then, Mix and Distillery?

Thanks,
Shibani

[jesseshieh]

Hey Shibani, Gigalixir tries to detect what type of app you are running to pick your buildpacks for you so the .buildpacks file is only necessary if you need something custom. For example, if you don't want the phoenix static buildpack. I probably could remove the buildpack section in the distillery instructions.

For reference: https://github.com/gigalixir/gigalixir-buildpack-elixir/blob/master/bin/compile#L7

[shibani]

With the goal of greater clarity in mind, I think adding a quick sentence about the buildpacks in the Mix section and leaving the Distillery section as is might make the docs clearer.

[jesseshieh]

I think a quick sentence is a good idea that maybe links to more details in a separate section.

[shibani]

Let me know if I can help writing it up.

[jesseshieh]

That would be very much appreciated!

[jesseshieh]

Closing as this is pretty old now