elastic-beanstalk-deployment

Elastic Beanstalk Node.js deployments can fail when dependencies aren't properly handled. Choose a dependency strategy: let EB install them during deployment, or bundle node_modules into your package for reliability. For monorepos with workspace packages, convert workspace references to file paths and bundle node_modules to avoid symlink issues in the EB environment.

Workspace packages must be installed outside the workspace context on EB to prevent symlink failures. Replace workspace references with file: paths pointing to local packages, then bundle the complete node_modules directory into your deployment package so EB doesn't reinstall dependencies.

Bundling node_modules guarantees consistency and avoids EB's installation variability, especially with private packages or monorepos. Let EB install dependencies only if your package.json is simple and all packages are public; otherwise, pre-bundle node_modules for deployment reliability.

Private packages and workspace references require special handling on EB. Convert workspace symlinks to file: paths, bundle node_modules locally before deployment, and validate your deployment package includes all dependencies. Use environment variable overrides if EB's package manager settings need adjustment.

Yes, but monorepos need adapted deployment preparation. Replace workspace package references with file: paths, bundle node_modules into your deployment package, and validate the complete dependency tree before uploading to EB. This ensures internal packages install correctly without symlink conflicts.

Validate your deployment package contains all required dependencies, dependency paths resolve correctly, and workspace references are converted to file: paths. Test the package locally to confirm node_modules structure matches what EB will use, preventing runtime dependency resolution failures.