Best Practices

Expert tips for getting the most out of WorkspaceLauncher.

Workspace Design

Start Simple

Begin with 3-5 essential actions. Add complexity gradually.

Logical Ordering

1. Database/Infrastructure first
2. Backend services
3. Frontend applications
4. Monitoring/dashboards
5. Documentation URLs

Naming Conventions

Clear: “Production Server” not “Server 1”
Consistent: Use prefixes across projects
Descriptive: “React Dev with Hot Reload”

Variable Management

Use Workspace-Level Variables

Store common values once:

PROJECT_ROOT=${USER}\Projects\App
TEAM_GIT_ORG=https://github.com/myorg

Override When Needed

Environment-specific values:

# Developer's local path
PROJECT_ROOT=C:\Dev\App

Document Variables

Add comments in workspace notes about what each variable contains.

Performance

Add Strategic Delays

1. Heavy app launch → 3 sec delay
2. Server start → 5 sec delay
3. Quick commands → no delay

Monitor Startup Time

Keep total launch time under 30 seconds when possible.

Kill Unused Processes

Use the running panel to free resources.

Collaboration

Create team template library in version control.

Document Workflows

Include README files explaining workspace purpose.

Review Regularly

Team check-ins to update shared configurations.

Security

Avoid Sensitive Data

Don’t hardcode passwords or API keys in actions.

Use Environment Variables

Store secrets outside workspace configurations.

Review Imports

Check imported workspaces before running.

Maintenance

Quarterly Cleanup

Remove unused workspaces and old templates.

Update Regularly

Keep action paths and URLs current.

Backup Often

Export important workspaces regularly.

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