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Joe Bailey
Joe Bailey

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This one Nuxt trick prevents broken deploys

Have you ever experienced broken deploys while using Nuxt? It can be frustrating when your build encounters errors, but still proceeds to deploy all the files, resulting in broken pages on your website. Fortunately, I discovered a handy Nuxt trick that prevents such broken deploys and ensures a more reliable deployment process.

In my case, I encountered occasional rate limits while making API calls, which caused some pages to be deployed without any content. However, even with these errors, Nuxt 2 completes the build process with a success code, leading to the deployment of incomplete pages. To overcome this issue, I found a simple solution: adding the --fail-on-error flag to the Nuxt build command.

By incorporating the --fail-on-error flag, Nuxt is instructed to halt the build process immediately upon encountering any errors. This prevents the deployment of incomplete or broken pages, providing a more accurate representation of your website to visitors. Whether you are using Netlify or any other static hosting platform, this trick can be applied to ensure a reliable deployment process.

With this Nuxt trick in place, you can rest assured that your deployments will only go live when everything has been successfully built without errors. No longer will you have to worry about visitors stumbling upon pages with missing content due to API rate limits or other build failures. The --fail-on-error flag acts as a safeguard, ensuring that your website is consistently deployed in a reliable and complete state.

So, if you've been facing issues with broken deploys while using Nuxt, give this simple trick a try. Incorporating the --fail-on-error flag into your Nuxt build command will help you avoid incomplete deployments, resulting in a more seamless and error-free website for your users. Remember, a small adjustment like this can go a long way in preventing broken deploys and enhancing the overall user experience.

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