Web Generator

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Gulp based task runner which creates HTML output from Pug HTML templates

Overview

The web generator is a robust tool designed for developers looking to streamline their web application projects. With a set of integrated features that optimize and enhance development processes, it allows for a more efficient workflow and improved site performance. Whether you’re building a small personal site or a complex web application, this generator offers an impressive array of capabilities to aid your development journey.

Features

  • Pug (Jade) Integration: Utilizes the elegant Pug template engine, making HTML composition more intuitive and concise, which enhances readability and efficiency.
  • SASS Support: Features support for SASS (.scss), enabling developers to write cleaner and more structured CSS, as well as leverage powerful styling features like nested rules and variables.
  • PostCSS Auto Prefixer: Automatically applies vendor prefixes to CSS rules, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and saving time during the development process.
  • Image Optimization: Incorporates an image optimizer that reduces file sizes without sacrificing quality, which can significantly boost page load speeds.
  • Gulp Task Runner: Simplifies task automation with Gulp, allowing developers to run tasks with ease and manage workflows efficiently through simple commands.
  • Quick Start with npm: Easy to start your project with npm commands (npm start or gulp), facilitating a smooth development setup process.
  • Live Demo Output: Offers a straightforward way to view your progress with a live demo at http://localhost:1453, allowing for immediate feedback on changes made in real time.
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SCSS

SCSS is a preprocessor scripting language that extends the capabilities of CSS by adding features such as variables, nesting, and mixins. It allows developers to write more efficient and maintainable CSS code, and helps to streamline the development process by reducing repetition and increasing reusability.

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Gulp

Gulp.js is an old but popular site building tool that automates various repetitive development tasks in web development, such as compiling Sass, minifying JavaScript, and optimizing images.

Pug

Pug is a high-performance template engine for Node.js and browsers that enables developers to write HTML templates using a concise and intuitive syntax. It supports a range of features, including template inheritance, conditionals, loops, mixins, and more, and can be easily integrated into a variety of web frameworks and build tools.