How to Use npm Scripts as Your Build Tool

• Introducing npm scripts as a build tool.
• Creating custom npm scripts and running them.
• Using npm scripts for automation and efficiency.
• Understanding npm script lifecycle hooks and passing arguments.
• Enhancing npm scripts with package.json variables and custom config settings.

This course explores the fundamentals of using npm scripts as a build tool. Starting with basic scripts, you'll progress to creating more complex automation tasks. By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to develop your own set of efficient build scripts.

• Beginners interested in streamlining their development workflow using npm scripts.
• JavaScript developers looking to automate tasks and improve project efficiency.

• Basic understanding of JavaScript.
• Familiarity with npm and package.json files.

• Creating a basic package.json file.
• Running and customizing npm scripts.
• Using npm scripts in series and parallel.
• Leveraging npm-run-all for shorthand syntax.
• Implementing npm script lifecycle hooks and passing arguments.
• Enhancing scripts with package.json variables and custom config settings.
• Running scripts with git hooks and onchange.
• Making scripts cross-environment friendly and supporting tab completion.
• Adding comments to scripts and organizing them in separate files..