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CodeKit vs gulp: What are the differences?
- Performance: Gulp is faster in terms of task execution speed as it uses streams and code is written in JavaScript, whereas CodeKit may be slightly slower due to its GUI interface and compilation process.
- Flexibility: Gulp offers more flexibility with a wide range of plugins and customization options, while CodeKit has a more structured approach with limited customization possibilities.
- Learning Curve: Gulp has a steeper learning curve as it requires knowledge of JavaScript and build processes, whereas CodeKit is more user-friendly and suitable for beginners.
- Community Support: Gulp has a larger and more active community, providing better support, updates, and a variety of resources compared to CodeKit.
- Integration: Gulp integrates well with other tools and workflows like npm, Browserify, and webpack, making it more versatile for different project requirements, while CodeKit may have limitations in terms of integration with certain third-party tools.
- Cost: Gulp is open-source and free to use, while CodeKit comes with a one-time purchase fee, making it a cost factor to consider.
In Summary, Gulp offers better performance, flexibility, learning curve, community support, integration options, and is cost-effective compared to CodeKit.
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Pros of CodeKit
- Instant setup for quick experiments8
- Easy to configure8
- Cross device live reloading7
- Any editor OK5
Pros of gulp
- Build speed451
- Readable277
- Code-over-configuration244
- Open source210
- Node streams175
- Intuitive107
- Lots of plugins83
- Works great with browserify66
- Easy to Learn45
- Laravel-elixir17
- build workflow4
- Simple & flexible3
- Great community3
- Stylus intergration2
- Clean Code2
- jade intergration2
- Well documented0
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What is CodeKit?
Process Less, Sass, Stylus, Jade, Haml, Slim, CoffeeScript, Javascript, and Compass files automatically each time you save. Easily set options for each language.
What is gulp?
Build system automating tasks: minification and copying of all JavaScript files, static images. More capable of watching files to automatically rerun the task when a file changes.
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Webpack
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Sublime Text
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