Shared Libraries in create-polyglot

create-polyglot now supports generating and managing shared libraries across different programming languages. This feature enables code reuse and modularity across your polyglot monorepo services.

Overview

Shared libraries allow you to create common utilities, models, and functions that can be used across multiple services in your monorepo. create-polyglot supports generating libraries for:

• Python packages - Installable Python packages with setuptools/pip
• Go modules - Go modules that can be imported by Go services
• Java libraries - Maven-based JAR libraries for Java services

Quick Start

Creating a Shared Library

# Create a Python shared library
npx create-polyglot add lib my-utils --type python

# Create a Go shared library  
npx create-polyglot add lib common --type go

# Create a Java shared library
npx create-polyglot add lib shared-models --type java

Listing Shared Libraries

# List all shared libraries in a table
npx create-polyglot libraries

# Get JSON output
npx create-polyglot libs --json

Removing a Shared Library

# Remove library (with confirmation)
npx create-polyglot remove lib my-utils

# Remove without confirmation
npx create-polyglot remove lib my-utils --yes

# Remove from config but keep files
npx create-polyglot remove lib my-utils --keep-files

Language-Specific Usage

Python Libraries

Python libraries are generated as installable packages using modern pyproject.toml configuration.

Structure:

packages/libs/my-utils/
├── pyproject.toml          # Package configuration
├── README.md               # Documentation
├── __init__.py            # Package initialization
├── utils.py               # Utility functions
└── models.py              # Data models

Using in Services:

# Install the shared library (from service directory)
pip install -e ../packages/libs/my-utils

# Import and use in your service
from my_utils.utils import format_response, validate_config
from my_utils.models import ServiceHealth

response = format_response({"message": "Hello"}, "success")
health = ServiceHealth("my-service", "healthy")

Development Commands:

cd packages/libs/my-utils

# Install in editable mode
pip install -e .

# Install with dev dependencies
pip install -e .[dev]

# Run tests
pytest

# Format code
black .

# Type checking
mypy .

Go Libraries

Go libraries are generated as Go modules that can be imported by Go services.

Structure:

packages/libs/common/
├── go.mod                 # Module definition
├── README.md              # Documentation
└── common.go              # Library code with types and functions

Using in Services:

// Add to your service's go.mod
go mod edit -require=common@v0.1.0
go mod edit -replace=common=../packages/libs/common

// Import and use in your service
import "common"

response := common.FormatResponse(data, "success", nil)
health := common.NewServiceHealth("my-service", "healthy")

Development Commands:

cd packages/libs/common

# Install dependencies
go mod tidy

# Run tests
go test ./...

# Format code
go fmt ./...

Java Libraries

Java libraries are generated as Maven projects that compile to JAR files.

Structure:

packages/libs/shared-models/
├── pom.xml                             # Maven configuration
├── README.md                           # Documentation
└── src/main/java/com/polyglot/shared/
    ├── models/
    │   ├── Response.java               # Response model
    │   └── ServiceHealth.java          # Health model
    └── utils/
        └── SharedUtils.java            # Utility functions

Using in Services:

<!-- Add to your service's pom.xml -->
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.polyglot</groupId>
    <artifactId>shared-models</artifactId>
    <version>0.1.0</version>
</dependency>

// Import and use in your service
import com.polyglot.shared.models.Response;
import com.polyglot.shared.utils.SharedUtils;

Response<String> response = SharedUtils.formatResponse("Hello", "success", null);

Development Commands:

cd packages/libs/shared-models

# Compile
mvn compile

# Run tests  
mvn test

# Package as JAR
mvn package

# Install to local repository
mvn install

Configuration

Shared libraries are tracked in your polyglot.json configuration:

{
  "name": "my-project",
  "preset": "none",
  "packageManager": "npm",
  "services": [...],
  "sharedLibs": [
    {
      "name": "my-utils",
      "type": "python", 
      "path": "packages/libs/my-utils",
      "createdAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z"
    },
    {
      "name": "common",
      "type": "go",
      "path": "packages/libs/common", 
      "createdAt": "2024-01-15T11:00:00.000Z"
    }
  ],
  "plugins": {}
}

Best Practices

Library Design

1. Keep libraries focused - Each library should have a single responsibility
2. Version your libraries - Use semantic versioning for library releases
3. Document your APIs - Include comprehensive README and code documentation
4. Write tests - Include unit tests for library functionality
5. Use consistent naming - Follow language conventions for naming

Cross-Service Integration

1. Define clear interfaces - Use consistent data models across services
2. Handle errors gracefully - Implement proper error handling and fallbacks
3. Mock for testing - Create mockable interfaces for easier service testing
4. Version compatibility - Ensure library changes don't break existing services

Development Workflow

1. Create library first - Design shared functionality before duplicating code
2. Test in isolation - Verify library functionality independently
3. Integrate incrementally - Add library usage to services one at a time
4. Monitor dependencies - Track which services depend on which libraries

CLI Commands Reference

Command	Description	Example
add lib <name> --type <type>	Create a new shared library	add lib utils --type python
libraries / libs	List all shared libraries	libraries --json
remove lib <name>	Remove a shared library	remove lib utils --yes

Plugin Hooks

Shared library operations trigger plugin hooks for extensibility:

• before:lib:create - Before creating a library
• after:lib:create - After creating a library
• before:lib:remove - Before removing a library
• after:lib:remove - After removing a library

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Library not found when importing:

• Ensure the library is properly installed/linked
• Check import paths and module names
• Verify the library was built successfully

Build errors in services:

• Check that library dependencies are satisfied
• Ensure compatible language/framework versions
• Verify library code compiles independently

Import conflicts:

• Use specific import statements
• Check for naming conflicts with other libraries
• Verify correct module paths

Getting Help

• Run npx create-polyglot libs to see current libraries
• Check library README files for usage instructions
• Verify library builds independently before using in services