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Learn Build and Task Automation

Build automation is the process of automating the creation of a software build and the associated processes including: compiling computer source code into binary code, packaging binary code, and running automated tests.

— Wikipedia

General Learning:

• Getting Started with Gulp [read][$]
• Gulp Basics [watch][$]
• JavaScript Build Automation With Gulp.js [watch][$]
• Learning Gulp - Getting Started with the Front End Factory [read]
• Rapid Gulp [watch][$]
• Using npm as a Task Runner [watch][$]

References/Docs:

• Gulp

Gulp is great. However, you might only need npm run. Before turning to additional complexity in your application stack ask yourself if npm run can do the job. If you need more, use both.

Read:

• Build Tools vs npm Scripts: Why Not Both?
• Give Grunt the Boot! A Guide to Using npm as a Build Tool
• How to Use npm as a Build Tool
• Task Automation with npm Run
• Using npm as a Build System for Your next Project