Mastering Grunt (Video 12)

This video tutorial explains how to configure tasks in Grunt using external contexts to optimize CSS based on the environment. It covers the use of the grunt-sass plugin, focusing on its output style option for CSS optimization. The tutorial demonstrates how to run tasks with environment flags and debug using Grunt's log API. It also highlights the importance of logging and warning users when incorrect environments are defined. The video concludes with a summary and a preview of combining tasks for a consistent build workflow.

What is the primary purpose of using the grunt-sass plugin in this video?

• To run server-side scripts

• To compile HTML files

• To optimize CSS based on the environment

• To manage JavaScript dependencies

How do you specify the environment when running a Grunt task?

• By editing the Gruntfile directly

• By adding a flag to the command line

• By using a configuration file

• By setting an environment variable in the system

What method does Grunt provide to log messages only in debug mode?

• grunt.log.debug

• grunt.log.info

• console.log

• grunt.log.warn

What happens if you run a Grunt task with an incorrect environment value?

• A default value is used

• The task fails immediately

• The task runs without any output

• The system crashes

What is the purpose of the warn method in Grunt's log API?

• To display error messages

• To log information messages

• To show warning messages for incorrect configurations

• To debug the application