Introduction to JavaScript

Task Runner using Grunt.js

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Created/Presented by: Ashwin Hegde

Agenda

1. Understanding task runner.

2. Introduction to Grunt.

3. Why use Grunt?

4. Structure of Grunt.

5. Similar eco-systems.

Understanding Task Runner

1. A set of tools to make build operations.

2. They provide helpers to manage operations on the project file system via the command line.

Introduction to Grunt

1. A task based command line for JavaScript projects.

2. Manage via npm.

Why use Grunt?

1. Active community.

2. Configuration over code.

3. OMG! 4000+ plugins.

Who use Grunt?

Structure of Grunt

Gruntfile.js

package.json

How Grunt functions?

Similar eco-systems

Gulp.

Broccoli.

Apache Ant.

Apache Maven.

MSBuild.

Installshield.

PyBuilder.

Gradle.

Thank You

Any Questions?

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Introduction to Grunt.js

By Ashwin Hegde

Introduction to Grunt.js

Quick introduction to JavaScript Task Runner with Grant.js and its basics

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