Middleman Boilerplate

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Animade's Middleman boilerplate using Haml, Sass, and Bourbon

Overview

The Middleman Boilerplate for Animade is a robust framework that enables web developers to quickly set up and deploy static websites. Combining the power of Haml, Sass, and Bourbon, this boilerplate provides a solid foundation for building modern web applications with ease and flexibility. Whether you are a seasoned developer or a newcomer to the web development scene, this boilerplate simplifies the setup process, letting you focus on crafting beautiful and functional sites.

By leveraging Middleman, a static site generator, this boilerplate takes the hassle out of project initialization and deployment, making it an ideal choice for those looking to streamline their workflow. With built-in package management through Bower and an easy deployment process that can push to GitHub Pages, the Middleman Boilerplate is designed for efficiency and simplicity.

Features

  • Haml Support: Use Haml for cleaner and more readable HTML templates, which reduces development time and complexity.
  • Sass Integration: Harness the power of Sass to write DRY and efficient CSS, enabling advanced styling capabilities for your projects.
  • Bourbon Framework: Quickly access a library of mixins and functions that enhance your CSS and improve maintainability.
  • Middleman Server: Easily run your project locally with the built-in Middleman server, allowing for instant previews of your changes.
  • Static Site Building: Generates a static build folder with all your optimized files, ready for deployment at any time.
  • Flexible Deployment Options: Supports rsync, ftp, sftp, or git for deployment, with a default setup to push to GitHub Pages if desired.
  • Bundler Setup: Streamlined gem management ensures all necessary dependencies are installed effortlessly using Bundler.
  • Robust Project Structure: Comes with a well-organized project structure that helps developers maintain clarity and efficiency throughout their workflow.