What is jsAnt?jsAnt is a library which bring a compact and flexible way of writing automation task in Javascript. It's built on top of the java building tool Apache Ant.
AudiencejsAnt is designed to serve for Javascript programmer who
Desire building/automation power but also want to eat javascript as your own dog food. Enjoyed Ant's powerful tasks but frustrated by it's verbose and rigid XML buildfile.
BenefitsjsAnt conquer much of Ant's inner weakness as below:
Employ javascript instead of XML to bring your more flexibility and robustness in weaving your targets; Force most ant task return result as an artifact, make it referenceable for later use; Marshal multiple types of Ant’s task input data structure into a single JSON-form descriptor, which make it easy to grab and apply; Optimize sequential task execution by using a chain invoking pattern to enable you to write in an narrative manner;
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