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Middleman HTML Email HAML

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A Middleman 3.0 project template for the HTML Email Boilerplate (http://htmlemailboilerplate.com/), converted to HAML.

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Overview

The Middleman 3.0.x Project Template is a powerful tool for web developers looking to streamline their HTML email creation process. Built upon the HTML5 Boilerplate 0.5, this template is specifically designed for use with Middleman and HAML, making it easier to craft responsive and visually appealing email layouts. With rapid development capabilities and enhanced workflow features, this template significantly reduces the time and effort needed to produce high-quality email templates.

Optimized for modern web techniques, the Middleman email boilerplate ensures seamless integration with various development tools, setting the foundation for efficient and organized coding practices. Whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting, this template provides a solid starting point for designing dynamic emails.

Features

  • HTML5 Boilerplate 0.5: Leverages a well-known and reliable foundation for email design, ensuring compatibility across various email clients.

  • Middleman/HAML Workflow: Adapts the traditional HTML5 Boilerplate into a structured HAML format, optimizing your development process.

  • Livereload Enabled: Offers real-time updates to your project files, making it easier to see changes as you make them during development.

  • RVM-Ready: Supports Ruby Version Manager for managing Ruby environments, ensuring your project runs smoothly across different setups.

  • Default .gitignore: Comes pre-configured with sensible defaults to prevent unnecessary files from being tracked in your Git repositories.

  • Organized Style File Management: Encourages the use of partials and <style> tags to keep your CSS organized and maintainable.

  • Premailer Integration: Suggests using Premailer to preflight emails and automatically inline styles, ensuring that your emails look perfect upon delivery.

  • Testing with Litmus: Recommends using Litmus for thorough email testing across multiple platforms, helping you ensure your designs look as intended everywhere.