Ember Runner

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express
less

EmberJS preview and build tool for Node.JS

Overview

Ember-runner is an innovative build tool designed specifically for enthusiasts of Node.js and Ember.js. It emphasizes simplicity, allowing developers to effortlessly run their applications in both production and development modes, making debugging a more accessible process. With ember-runner, you can enjoy a streamlined workflow while focusing on what really matters—building outstanding applications.

By separating application scripts from framework scripts, ember-runner adheres to best practices that help manage resources efficiently. Its clever structure allows developers to run multiple applications simultaneously, ensuring an optimal development experience.

Features

  • Preview Mode: Easily run your application in preview mode to facilitate debugging and fine-tuning.
  • Production Mode: Test the performance and file sizes of your application by running it in production mode.
  • Generator: An upcoming feature that will automate file creation for streamlined project setup using the -g flag.
  • Auto-Deploy: Automatically generates the necessary libraries, styles, and templates on the fly upon file saving—saving you time and effort.
  • Proxy Support: Call your backend seamlessly without having to deal with complex configurations.
  • Build Distributions: Customize how scripts are concatenated, allowing for efficient generation of a unified file that includes ember.js and your frameworks.
  • Multiple Applications: Run more than one application at the same time for enhanced productivity.
  • Handlers: Access a variety of common actions to transform source files into distributable formats, including minification and format conversion.
express
Express

Express.js is a simple Node.js framework for single, multi-page, and hybrid web applications.

less
LESS

Less CSS is a dynamic stylesheet language that extends the capabilities of CSS, allowing developers to write cleaner, more modular, and reusable stylesheets with features like variables, mixins, and nested rules.