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l13 preview

Serve the built dist/ directory with Express for local testing.

Usage​

npx l13 preview

Description​

The preview command starts a local Express server to serve your built game files. This is useful for testing your final build before submission, ensuring everything works correctly in a production-like environment.

How It Works​

  1. Serves dist/ Directory: Serves all files from the dist folder
  2. Express Server: Uses Express.js for reliable local hosting
  3. Static File Serving: Serves HTML, CSS, JS, and other assets
  4. Local Access: Provides a local URL for testing

Examples​

# Serve the built files
npx l13 preview

# Typical output:
# Server running at http://localhost:3000
# Press Ctrl+C to stop

Use Cases​

  • Final Testing: Test your game after building
  • Performance Testing: Check loading times and performance
  • Cross-browser Testing: Test in different browsers
  • Submission Preparation: Verify everything works before submitting

Workflow​

  1. Build your game: npx l13 build
  2. Preview the build: npx l13 preview
  3. Open browser to the provided URL
  4. Test all game functionality
  5. Check file sizes and performance

Notes​

  • Make sure to run npx l13 build first to create the dist/ directory
  • The server runs on a default port (typically 3000)
  • Press Ctrl+C to stop the server
  • This is a simple static file server - no hot reload or development features