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As projects grow, they become more complex. When starting a new JavaScript project, one of the first things developers do is set up a build system to help manage all of the moving parts of a project.
A JavaScript developer's build system usually includes:
- Package managers
- Module bundlers
- Compilers
- Task runners
Head over to the next step to have a look at how these work!
As your projects grow,
they become more complex.
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You'll find that they're made
up of many different parts.
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For instance, frameworks, libraries,
multiple JavaScript files,
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as well as development servers and tools
that compile, test, and minify your code.
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This process can feel cumbersome and
chaotic.
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When starting a new JavaScript project,
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one of the first things developers
do is set up a build system,
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using tools that help manage all
of the moving parts of a project.
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And just about everything needed to
build and run their site or app.
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A JavaScript developer's build
system usually includes,
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package managers, module bundlers,
compilers, and task runners.
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So now, head over to the next step
to have a look at how these work.
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