What is Gulp and how do I use it?

What is Gulp and how do I use it?

Gulp is a JavaScript task runner that automates repetitive tasks in your development workflow. You can use it to optimize your code, compile Sass, and more.

How do I install Gulp?

You can install Gulp globally using npm with the command npm install --global gulp-cli. Then, create a gulpfile.js in your project.

What are some common tasks I can automate with Gulp?

Common tasks include minifying CSS and JavaScript, compiling Sass or LESS, optimizing images, and reloading the browser.

Can you show me a simple gulpfile example?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

const gulp = require('gulp');

gulp.task('default', function() {
  return gulp.src('src/*.js')
    .pipe(gulp.dest('dist'));
});