Mastering Grunt (Video 10)

This video tutorial explores the use of Grunt for automating web development tasks. It covers setting up a real-time tool chain, configuring Grunt plugins for web server and live reload, and enhancing the development workflow with JavaScript compilation. The tutorial also explains how to configure watch tasks and live reload to maintain a seamless development process. By the end, viewers will understand how to use Grunt to improve productivity and automate repetitive tasks.

What is the primary benefit of using Grunt in web development?

• It eliminates the need for a web browser.

• It simplifies the coding process by writing code automatically.

• It automates repetitive tasks, increasing productivity.

• It reduces the need for a web server.

Which plugin is used to run a web server in Grunt?

• grunt-live-reload

• grunt-open

• grunt-contrib-connect

• grunt-contrib-watch

What is the purpose of the 'keep alive' option in Grunt?

• To stop the task immediately after execution.

• To keep the task running until manually stopped.

• To automatically restart the task after completion.

• To prevent the task from starting.

What does the live reload option do in Grunt?

• It reloads the web page when changes are detected.

• It compiles JavaScript files automatically.

• It stops the web server.

• It opens a new browser window.

Which port does the live reload feature use by default?

• 8080

• 3000

• 35729

• 5000

What is the role of the watch plugin in Grunt?

• To compile CSS files.

• To stop the server when changes are detected.

• To monitor file changes and trigger tasks.

• To open a browser automatically.

Why is the order of tasks important in Grunt?

• Because tasks are executed based on their size.

• Because tasks are executed alphabetically.

• Because some tasks depend on others to be completed first.

• Because tasks are executed randomly.