Gulp Release Tasks

Overview

Gulp Release Tasks is a streamlined solution designed to simplify the versioning process in your development workflow. With its easy-to-use commands, it automates the management of package versions for both npm and bower, allowing developers to focus on coding rather than manual version updates. This tool takes the hassle out of tagging, committing, and pushing changes, making it an essential addition for those who frequently manage project releases.

The setup process is straightforward; just install it via npm, and you can immediately access a variety of commands that help you bump versions smoothly. Whether you need to increment a patch, minor, or major version, Gulp Release Tasks has you covered with well-defined tasks. This ensures that you maintain version consistency without the headache of manual changes.

Features

• Version Bumping: Easily increment your package versions with commands like gulp bump and specific flags for minor or major updates.

• Tagging Mechanism: Automatically tag your releases with commands such as gulp tag, streamlining the commit and push processes.

• Configurable Option: Limit versioning to a single configuration, allowing for tailored usage whether you work with npm or bower.

• Bower Compatibility: Supports version updates for bower.json alongside package.json, ensuring both package managers are aligned.

• Streamlined Workflow: Reduces the repetitive manual labor associated with version control, letting you focus on development.

• Command Listing: Running gulp -T provides a comprehensive list of available commands, making navigation intuitive.

• Easy Contribution: Encourages collaboration with a simple process for forking and submitting new features or updates.