Overview

The Simpul Framework by Alex Wigmore is a streamlined and efficient starter framework designed to help developers kickstart their projects with minimal hassle. Built on the robust Gulp 5, it integrates a variety of tools for managing Sass/CSS and minifying JavaScript, all while also facilitating a simple PHP server and live-reloading capabilities with BrowserSync. This framework is perfect for those looking to quickly develop websites, applications, or any project that needs a solid foundational structure.

With built-in header, footer, and menu includes that cater to the vast majority of web projects, Simpul offers an excellent starting point. The inclusion of both flexbox and grid CSS options allows for versatile layout designs, ensuring that users can create responsive websites without extensive setup time.

Features

Gulp 5 Integration: Powers the Sass/CSS processing and JavaScript minification while enabling a simple PHP server setup with live-reloading.
Predefined Includes: Comes with header, footer, and menu includes to streamline the development process for most websites.
Basic Styling: Offers fundamental styling to help users get their projects off the ground quickly without starting from scratch.
Flexbox and Grid Support: Provides both CSS Flexbox and Grid options for effective and responsive layout structuring.
Customizable Variables: Users can easily update design variables like font families and brand colors in the src/sass/_vars.scss file to match their specific needs.
Google Analytics Integration: Allows for optional input of a Google Analytics ID in the inc/header.php for effortless tracking of site traffic.
Easy Configuration: Simple adjustments can be made in the inc/config.php file to tailor the framework to the user’s requirements.

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