webpack-dev-server --colors
http://localhost:8080/bundle
The app should display "It's working" with a dotted background.
There is no file named bundle in this directory. The dev server creates a simple html that executes a javascript file: bundle.js (<path>.js)
webpack-dev-server --colors
http://localhost:8080/index.html
The app should display "It's working" with a green background.
There is a file named index.html in this directory. This file is served as content
webpack-dev-server --colors --config alternative.config.js
http://localhost:8080/bundle
http://localhost:8080/index.html
The app should be minimized and the image is included with a Data Url.
Try to update app.js, by uncommenting some lines.
The browser should reflect your changes.
You may also update the css file or any other file used by the app.