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$ npm install
Run $ gulp --watch and load the dist-directory into chrome.
There are two kinds of entryfiles that create bundles.
- All js-files in the root of the
./app/scriptsdirectory - All css-,scss- and less-files in the root of the
./app/stylesdirectory
$ gulp
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
--watch |
Starts a livereload server and watches all assets. To reload the extension on change include livereload.js in your bundle. |
--production |
Minifies all assets |
--verbose |
Log additional data to the console. |
--vendor |
Compile the extension for different vendors (chrome, firefox, opera, edge) Default: chrome |
--sourcemaps |
Force the creation of sourcemaps. Default: !production |
Zips your dist directory and saves it in the packages directory.
$ gulp pack --vendor=firefox
Increments version number of manifest.json and package.json,
commits the change to git and adds a git tag.
$ gulp patch // => 0.0.X
or
$ gulp feature // => 0.X.0
or
$ gulp release // => X.0.0
The build tool also defines a variable named process.env.NODE_ENV in your scripts. It will be set to development unless you use the --production option.
Example: ./app/background.js
if(process.env.NODE_ENV === 'development'){
console.log('We are in development mode!');
}