Parceleventy

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An @11ty/eleventy starter using parcel-bundler for production bundling

Overview

The Parcel-Eleventy starter provides a solid foundation for developing modern websites using JAMStack technology. Despite some compatibility issues between Parcel 1.0 and Eleventy, this starter simplifies the development process by combining powerful tools for asset processing, minification, and bundling. It presents a user-friendly solution for those looking to build a production-ready website without diving deep into configuration complexities.

This starter kit is perfect for anyone wanting to work with popular web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. With an intuitive setup process that requires minimal configuration, users can quickly get started on their projects. From installation to development and building production-ready sites, this solution covers the essentials.

Features

  • Zero Configuration: The starter requires no initial setup, enabling quick project initiation with sensible defaults provided by Eleventy and Parcel Bundler.
  • Seamless Development Experience: It offers a robust development environment with features like hot module replacement and multi-device testing via BrowserSync.
  • Powerful Asset Processing: Utilizes Eleventy and Parcel Bundler to efficiently manage and bundle different types of assets, ensuring they are production-ready.
  • Support for Modern Technologies: Facilitates the use of various modern programming languages for asset creation, such as Sass, Less, and TypeScript.
  • Optimized Production Build: Automatically generates a production build with all assets minified, optimized, and prepared for cache busting.
  • Template Flexibility: Leverages Eleventy’s text-processing capabilities, allowing the use of Nunjucks and other template formats for dynamic content generation.
  • Extensibility: Designed for growth and adaptation, this starter can be easily extended to fit a wide range of project requirements.