Question 1

How to use gulp-debug to see file counts in my Gulp tasks?

Accepted Answer

By default, gulp-debug shows file counts with the showCount option set to true. You can pipe it into your stream and adjust options to log counts, helping track how many files pass through each task.

Question 2

gulp-debug vs console.log for debugging Gulp, which is better?

Accepted Answer

gulp-debug is better for structured output with metadata and Gulp integration, while console.log requires manual formatting. gulp-debug handles Vinyl streams natively and supports verbose mode, saving time on debugging setup.

Question 3

Can gulp-debug show file sizes and modification dates?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only when running Gulp with the --verbose flag. In verbose mode, it includes the stat property with details like size, mtime, and other file stats, as noted in the README.

Question 4

How to customize gulp-debug output colors or styles?

Accepted Answer

Provide a custom logger function in the options; gulp-debug uses ANSI colors by default, so you can override it with libraries like chalk for personalized styling, as mentioned in the logger option.

Question 5

Does gulp-debug work with Gulp 4 or newer versions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's compatible with Gulp 4 and likely newer versions, as it relies on Vinyl streams. Check the npm package for specific version compatibility, but it's maintained for modern Gulp use.

Question 6

How to filter which files are logged by gulp-debug?

Accepted Answer

gulp-debug doesn't have built-in filtering; use other Gulp plugins like gulp-filter before or after the debug call to control which files are logged, as it processes the entire stream.

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