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JavaScript Gulp Basics Welcome to Gulp.js Your First Gulp Task

Posted by Irena B.
Irena B.
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task() method is still relevant?

When I read about task() in Gulp Docs, I get this info from the beginning "Reminder: This API isn't the recommended pattern anymore - export your tasks." I have noticed that many courses is outdated here. So I wonder if the whole course is up-to-date?

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Jordan Hoover
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Jordan Hoover
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Probably not, the javascript ecosystem moves very fast. Webpack has pretty much replaced gulp so I can't see them updating this course anytime soon. https://webpack.js.org

Irena B.
Irena B.
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Thank you! Why they even include this course in Full Stack track if most information here is old

Jordan Hoover
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Jordan Hoover
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I kinda wondered that myself. They might replace it soon.

I do think its good to know since you might run into it in older projects and it helps you understand build systems, so its not a "waste" or anything. But I would speed through it if you haven't finished it and focus on learning webpack and the webpack courses. I would also look at "using npm as a task runner". A combination of npm (or yarn) and webpack is the standard nowadays.

Irena B.
Irena B.
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Thanks a lot for your advice! I am definitely going to watch the webpack courses.

Jordan Hoover
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No problem! :)

Bryon Czaja
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Bryon Czaja
Bryon Czaja
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Thanks for the info on webpack...good to know.