Gulp: Detailed Overview & Metrics
Gulp is a popular task runner built on Node.js that simplifies and automates repetitive tasks in web development workflows. It allows developers to define tasks as code, making it easy to manage tasks like minification, compilation, testing, and more. Gulp's streaming build system processes files efficiently, reducing the need for intermediate files and improving build performance.
Compared to alternatives like Grunt, Gulp offers a more code-centric approach with a simpler and more intuitive API. It also provides a wide range of plugins for various tasks, enabling developers to customize their build processes effectively.
Alternatives: grunt, webpack, npm scripts
Tags: node.jstask-runnerautomationweb developmentbuild system