Slender Man

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A simple template for Middleman opinionated towards simplicity and cleanness.

Overview

If you're venturing into the world of web development, the Slender Middleman template might catch your eye. Designed with an emphasis on simplicity and cleanliness, it serves as a great starting point for those looking to prototype responsive web pages. Its minimalistic approach makes it user-friendly while allowing for a broader range of customization as your project evolves.

This template is particularly beneficial for developers who prioritize efficiency and speed. By leveraging modern tools and frameworks, it provides out-of-the-box support for various essential features, enabling you to focus on the creative aspects of your project without getting bogged down by complicated setups.

Features

  • Preprocessing Support: Comes with Slim for HTML, SASS for CSS, and CoffeeScript which is ready for jQuery use, streamlining your coding process.
  • LiveReload Integration: Automatically refreshes your browser as you save changes, enhancing your development workflow.
  • Bower Support: Effortlessly manage your web package dependencies with built-in Bower support, ensuring your libraries are always up-to-date.
  • Deployment with GitHub Pages: Easily deploy your project to GitHub Pages for hosting, simplifying the process of sharing your work with others.
  • Autoprefixer: Automatically adds vendor prefixes to your CSS rules, ensuring compatibility across different browsers without extra hassle.
  • Lightweight Semantic Grid: Utilizes a minimal semantic grid layout system, allowing for responsive designs without excessive overhead.
  • SASS Helpers and Mixins: Compatible with Compass or Bourbon, providing a suite of tools to enhance your CSS and make styling more manageable.
  • Modern Toolkit: Built on the foundations of HTML5 Boilerplate and includes other modern libraries like Normalize.css and PureCSS for a solid base.