The web platform has grown in complexity over the years and with it the complexity in the tools we use to build for the web. Tools like Gulp and Webpack are intended to make our life easier but also introduce a significant amount of complexity that must be managed and maintained over the lifecycle of a project. Don’t get me wrong: I’ve always enjoyed the conveniences that task runners and module bundlers have to offer, but I also feel a bit overwhelmed by the configuration they require, the diligence needed to maintain it, and the mental energy it takes to be productive during each development session.
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