Framework Detection: How It Works
A deep dive into how Buhu automatically detects your project's framework and configures the optimal build settings.
Buhu Team
Nov 22, 2024 · 4 min read
Framework Detection: How It Works
One of Buhu's most powerful features is automatic framework detection. But how does it actually work? Let's dive in.
The Challenge
Modern web development has fragmented into dozens of frameworks, each with its own:
Manually configuring these for every deployment is tedious and error-prone.
Our Approach
Buhu uses a multi-layered detection system that analyzes your project to determine the optimal deployment configuration.
Layer 1: Configuration Files
We first look for framework-specific config files:
Layer 2: Package.json Analysis
If no config file is found, we analyze package.json dependencies:
{
"dependencies": {
"next": "14.0.0" // ← Next.js detected
}
}
Layer 3: File Structure
As a fallback, we examine the file structure:
Automatic Configuration
Once we detect your framework, we automatically configure:
Override When Needed
While our detection is accurate 99% of the time, you can always override the settings manually in the deployment configuration step.
Conclusion
Framework detection is just one way Buhu removes friction from deployment. We're constantly improving our detection algorithms to support more frameworks and edge cases.
Found a framework we don't support? Let us know