- Introduction
- Overview
- Prerequisites
- Getting Started
- Usage
- Available Gulp Tasks
- Configuration
- Contributing
- License
- Support and Contact
Gulp.js is a popular JavaScript task runner that allows you to automate various development tasks such as minification, compilation, testing, and more. This manual provides a comprehensive guide to using Gulp effectively in your projects.
This repository contains a Gulp.js build project that helps automate various tasks for your web development workflow. Gulp.js is a powerful task runner that can streamline repetitive tasks, such as minifying CSS, concatenating JavaScript files, optimizing images, and more.
This README.md file will provide you with the necessary instructions to set up and use this Gulp.js build project effectively.
Before you can use this Gulp.js build project, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:
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Node.js: Gulp.js relies on Node.js for its functionality. You can download and install Node.js from node-js.org.
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Gulp CLI: You will also need to install the Gulp Command Line Interface (CLI) globally. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:
npm install -g gulp-cli
To get started with this Gulp.js build project, follow these steps:
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Clone the Repository: Start by cloning this repository to your local machine using Git:
git clone https://github.com/volodymyrfilon/gulp-build.git
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Navigate to the Project Directory: Change your working directory to the cloned repository:
cd gulp-js-build
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Install Dependencies: Use npm to install the project dependencies listed in the
package.json file
:npm install
Once you've completed the setup, you can use Gulp.js to automate various tasks. This project includes some common tasks, but you can customize and expand upon them to suit your specific needs.
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Development Build: Run the following command to start a development build. This task will compile your assets, start a local development server, and watch for changes:
gulp dev
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Production Build: To create a production-ready build with optimized assets, run the following command:
gulp build
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Custom Tasks: You can define custom tasks in the
gulpfile.js
and run them using the "gulp" command. Be sure to update thegulpfile.js
to add any additional tasks you need.
You can configure various aspects of this Gulp.js build project by modifying the gulpfile.js
and other configuration files. Be sure to review and update the settings to match your project requirements.
If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow these guidelines:
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Fork the repository on GitHub.
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Clone your forked repository to your local machine.
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Create a new branch for your changes:
git checkout -b feature/my-new-feature
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Make your changes, commit them, and push to your forked repository.
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Create a pull request on the original repository, explaining your changes and why they should be merged.
This Gulp.js build project is open-source and available under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute it as per the terms of the license.
If you have any questions, issues, or need assistance with this Gulp.js build project, please feel free to create an issue on GitHub.
Thank you for using this Gulp.js build project! Happy coding! 🚀