Grunt Bumpup
Update the version, date, and other properties in JSON files while preserving indentation style.
Overview
If you're managing a JavaScript project with versioning needs, grunt-bumpup is an essential tool that simplifies the process of updating version numbers in your JSON files. This Grunt plugin not only updates the version according to the Semantic Versioning Specification but also maintains the original formatting of your JSON files, preserving indentation styles and other properties. It's especially useful for developers who want a hassle-free way to manage version bumps without losing existing formatting.
For those already familiar with Grunt, integrating grunt-bumpup into your workflow is straightforward. After installation, you can easily configure it within your Gruntfile, and specify how you want version numbers to be updated, whether it's a major, minor, or patch bump. This tool is ideal for ensuring that your project’s versioning remains consistent and aligned with best practices in software development.
Features
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Version Bumping: Automatically updates the version number in your JSON files, supporting major, minor, patch, and prerelease bumps.
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Preserves Formatting: Detects and maintains the original indentation and formatting of JSON files, so your project stays organized.
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Flexible Configuration: Easily configurable within your Gruntfile, allowing you to set various options to customize the bumping process.
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Multiple Release Types: Offers various release types like premajor, preminor, prepatch, and custom build meta suffixes to handle complex versioning needs.
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Semantic Versioning Compliance: Adheres to the Semantic Versioning Specification ensuring your version control remains standard.
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Post-Bump Updates: Can be configured to update properties within your grunt config after versioning, ensuring all tasks that follow use the updated data.
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Simple Installation: Easily installable via npm, and integrates seamlessly into your development environment with minimal setup.
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Backward Compatibility: Designed specifically for Grunt 0.4, ensuring compatibility with older projects still using this version.
- Grunt
Grunt is a popular JavaScript task runner that automates repetitive tasks like minification, compilation, and testing, allowing developers to focus on writing code.