Foldo

folder-based build system for JS projects

Overview

Foldo is a simple, framework-agnostic approach for building project files.

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What it does

• Acts as a project's central hub for all build processes
• Watches files and their dependencies for changes
• Granularly rebuilds files for maximum efficiency
• Provides a simple API for custom builds

What it doesn't do (but plugins can!)

• Foldo does not compile JS (use esbuild, rollup, or webpack)
• Foldo does not start a local dev server
• Foldo does not minify output files

Motivation

Foldo gives weekend warriors the power to create delightful developer tools without having to reinvent the wheel (file system logic, error handling, custom CLI, etc). Foldo also encourages a modular project structure without compromising a smooth DevX. Frameworks like Next.js and Vite are extremely easy to use, but quite difficult to customize since they have such a large scope. Foldo is intended to limit the scope of such frameworks and encourage modular alternatives.

Contributing

• Report a bug
• Suggest an idea
• Develop a plugin
• Create tutorials
• Share on Twitter

License

ISC © Marshall Brandt