How do I set up an SSL certificate for webpack-dev-server?

How do I set up an SSL certificate for webpack-dev-server?

To set up an SSL certificate for webpack-dev-server, you need to create a self-signed certificate or use a valid one. You can generate a self-signed certificate using OpenSSL.

Can you guide me through generating a self-signed certificate?

Sure! You can generate a self-signed certificate with the following command: openssl req -nodes -new -x509 -keyout server.key -out server.cert.

What do I do with the generated files?

You need to configure your webpack-dev-server to use these files. In your webpack configuration, add the following under devServer: https: { key: fs.readFileSync('path/to/server.key'), cert: fs.readFileSync('path/to/server.cert') }.

Is there a way to avoid browser warnings with self-signed certificates?

Yes, you can add the self-signed certificate to your system's trusted certificates, which will help avoid warnings.