Mastering Grunt (Video 5)

This video tutorial introduces Grunt and its task management system, explaining how tasks are registered and configured within a project. It covers the structure and purpose of the Gruntfile, the role of package.json in managing dependencies, and the differences between Grunt CLI and the Grunt module. The tutorial also demonstrates how to configure tasks, such as compiling SCSS to CSS, and concludes with a summary of the section and a preview of the next steps in learning Grunt.

What is the primary role of the Grunt module in a project?

• To manage project dependencies

• To provide the command line interface for Grunt

• To serve as the Grunt engine and API provider

• To compile SCSS files to CSS

What is the purpose of the Gruntfile in a project?

• To export a function that provides access to Grunt APIs

• To manage the project's package.json file

• To compile JavaScript files

• To serve as a global installation of Grunt

Which method is used to load a task from a Grunt plugin?

• grunt.runTask

• grunt.initConfig

• grunt.registerTask

• grunt.loadNpmTasks

What is the function of the end config method in a Gruntfile?

• To execute tasks in sequence

• To register tasks globally

• To configure tasks using a plain object

• To load tasks from node modules

In the context of Grunt, what is a multi-task?

• A task that runs in parallel with others

• A task that requires multiple plugins

• A task with multiple configurations, each with a target name

• A task that can be run multiple times