Rules_prerender
A Bazel rule set for prerending HTML pages.
Overview
The rules_prerender Bazel rule set is designed for developers looking to prerender HTML pages efficiently. Currently in an experimental phase, this tool allows for the generation of complete web pages from defined components, making it an essential asset for anyone aiming to improve their web development workflow. While it’s not ready for production use just yet, enthusiastic developers are encouraged to experiment with the features and provide feedback for further enhancements.
Setting up the rules_prerender is straightforward, beginning with the inclusion of the necessary workspace dependencies. This flexibility allows for a combination of web resources, significantly simplifying the process of creating dynamic web pages. Overall, the framework appears promising for those eager to integrate prerendering into their projects.
Features
- Component Definition: Easily define HTML templates alongside the necessary JavaScript, CSS, and other web resources for seamless integration.
- Prerendering Support: Effortlessly generate a prerendered web page directory, which includes all components and their corresponding resources.
- Incremental Builds: Utilize Bazel’s speed to prerender applications quickly, improving development efficiency with fast incremental builds.
- Component Composition: Generate aliases for inputs, allowing users to access specific parts of a component directly, enhancing modularity.
- Simple Deployment: Deploy fully prerendered sites via a local dev server or upload them directly to a CDN with ease.
- TypeScript Compatibility: Optionally, integrate TypeScript for added type safety and clarity in your projects with the necessary configurations.
- Declarative Shadow DOM: Recommended for inclusion, this adds depth to the component capabilities, streamlining the rendering process for complex applications.
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