WP Gulp Starter

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A starter kit for developing WordPress themes and plugins with Gulp workflow.

Overview

WP Gulp Starter is a robust and efficient Gulp workflow designed specifically for developing WordPress themes and plugins. Its advanced features streamline the development process, making it easier for developers to manage their assets, optimize performance, and ensure compatibility with various formats. Whether you're working on stylesheets or JavaScript files, this starter kit offers a comprehensive set of tools to enhance productivity and maintain code quality.

From live reloading of the browser to automatic minification of files, WP Gulp Starter simplifies numerous tasks and saves valuable time. With detailed configuration options and clear explanations for each task, even those new to Gulp will find it accessible and user-friendly.

Features

  • Live Reloading: Automatically refreshes your browser using BrowserSync when changes are made, enhancing the development experience.
  • SASS to CSS Conversion: Converts SASS files to CSS with features like error handling, auto-prefixing, and minification, ensuring clean and optimized styles.
  • JavaScript Processing: Utilizes the Babel compiler to concatenate, lint, and uglify JavaScript files, while handling line endings for consistency.
  • Image Minification: Reduces the size of various image formats including PNG, JPEG, and SVG, improving loading times without sacrificing quality.
  • Dynamic CSS Injection: Injects CSS styles directly into the browser instead of performing a full page reload, making for a smoother workflow.
  • PHP Error Checking: Verifies PHP code for missing or incorrect text domains and generates a pot file for localization, ensuring compatibility with translations.
  • Modular Configuration: Gulp tasks are split into individual configurations stored in gulpconfig.js, allowing easy adjustments and additions as needed.
  • Detailed Task Explanations: Every task in the Gulp file comes with a clear explanation, making it easier to understand the workflow and customize as necessary.
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