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Learn how to efficiently exclude the `BlazorDebugProxy` directory from your Blazor WebAssembly release builds with a simple adjustment to your project configuration.
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How to Exclude the BlazorDebugProxy Directory from Blazor WebAssembly Release Builds

When working with Blazor WebAssembly (WASM) apps, developers often face the challenge of keeping their production builds tidy and optimized for deployment. One of the common issues is the inclusion of the BlazorDebugProxy directory in the release outputs, which can take up a significant amount of space and contain unnecessary debugging information. If you find yourself in a similar situation where your release builds include the BlazorDebugProxy folder and you wish to exclude it, you're in the right place!

The Problem: Unwanted Debug Proxy Output

During the publishing of a "Release" build of your Blazor WASM app, you might notice the presence of a BlazorDebugProxy folder. This folder typically contains everything required for debugging your Blazor WebAssembly applications in Chrome, but it’s not something you want cluttering your production environment.

Why is this a Problem?

Size: The BlazorDebugProxy folder can be approximately 18MB, which adds unnecessary weight to your application.

Clutter: Having extra files and folders in your production build can lead to confusion and make deployment more complicated.

Irrelevance: The folder does not respect configurations in your project file (csproj) regarding other localizations; instead, it includes unnecessary satellite assemblies for languages you may not be targeting.

The Solution: Excluding the Folder

Fortunately, there is a straightforward way to exclude the BlazorDebugProxy directory from your release builds. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve this.

Step 1: Edit Your Project File

You need to modify your Blazor WASM host project file (csproj) to include a specific property that will tell the build process to omit the debug proxy output.

Open your Blazor WASM project's .csproj file.

Add the following configuration within a PropertyGroup that checks for the Release build condition:

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Step 2: Save and Build

Once you’ve made this change, save your .csproj file and rebuild your project.

A Note on Configuration

This property was found in the build targets within the Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.WebAssembly.Server package. Understanding that the inclusion of these files is designed for development scenarios is crucial for optimizing your production pipeline.

Conclusion

With just a simple modification to your project file, you can significantly clean up your Blazor WASM release builds by excluding the unwanted BlazorDebugProxy directory. This not only optimizes the deployment size but also promotes clarity and organization in your production environment.

By keeping your release builds streamlined, you ensure a more efficient deployment process that focuses solely on what's necessary for your application to run smoothly in production.

Happy coding!