Learning LESS (Video 22)

The video tutorial covers the use of task runners in web development, highlighting their ability to automate repetitive tasks. It revisits the concept of task runners, previously discussed in Section 2, and introduces essential plugins like LESS, Watch, and ImageMin. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of these tools in optimizing workflow by compiling, minifying, and concatenating files, as well as compressing images. The video aims to make web development more efficient and organized, preparing viewers for the next topic on LESS prefixers.

What is the primary function of a task runner in web development?

• To design user interfaces

• To create databases

• To automate repetitive tasks

• To manage server configurations

Which plugin is used to convert LESS files to CSS?

• Image Min

• Concat

• Watch

• LESS Plugin

What is the role of the 'Watch' plugin in task runners?

• To compress images

• To monitor file changes

• To minify JavaScript

• To concatenate files

How does the 'Image Min' plugin benefit web development?

• By increasing file sizes

• By creating new image formats

• By enhancing image resolution

• By compressing images to reduce load time

What is the purpose of the 'Concat' plugin?

• To encrypt files for security

• To delete unnecessary files

• To combine multiple files into one

• To split files into smaller parts