Jammit

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Industrial Strength Asset Packaging for Rails

Overview

Jammit is a powerful asset packaging library designed specifically for Rails applications. It aims to streamline the process of managing CSS and JavaScript files, combining both concatenation and compression effortlessly. With added features like ahead-of-time gzipping and support for JavaScript templates, Jammit enhances the performance and efficiency of web applications.

This library also provides optional Data-URI and MHTML image embedding capabilities, making it a versatile tool for developers looking to optimize their asset management. Whether you're working on a small project or a large application, Jammit brings robust tools to manage your assets effectively.

Features

  • CSS and JavaScript Concatenation: Easily combine multiple CSS and JavaScript files into one, reducing the number of HTTP requests.
  • Compression: Automatically compresses your assets to improve load times and reduce bandwidth usage.
  • Ahead-of-Time Gzipping: Prepares your assets with gzipped versions to enhance performance when served to clients.
  • JavaScript Template Support: Built-in support for JavaScript templates allows for a more dynamic and flexible user experience.
  • Data-URI Embedding: Optionally embed images as Data-URIs or in MHTML format to streamline asset delivery.
  • Easy Installation: Quickly install by using a simple gem command, making it accessible for developers of all skill levels.
  • MIT License: Jammit is open-source software, providing freedom and flexibility for developers to use and modify as needed.