Question 1

How to rename files with a timestamp using gulp-rename?

Accepted Answer

Use a function-based approach to modify the basename dynamically. For example, in the rename function, set path.basename += '-' + Date.now() to append a timestamp, leveraging the context-aware function to access file data.

Question 2

gulp-rename vs manually using Node.js fs module for renaming?

Accepted Answer

gulp-rename integrates into Gulp streams for efficient batch processing and error handling within pipelines, while Node.js fs requires manual iteration and is better for one-off tasks. Choose gulp-rename for build automation; use fs for simple scripts.

Question 3

Can gulp-rename handle nested directory structures?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by manipulating the dirname property in object-based or function-based methods. The README examples show how to adjust dirname to restructure output paths, but note the complexity with base directory settings.

Question 4

How to change file extensions for multiple files with gulp-rename?

Accepted Answer

Use a function or object-based method to set extname. For instance, rename({ extname: '.css' }) will change all file extensions to .css, or use a function to conditionally modify based on the original extname.

Question 5

Does gulp-rename work with the latest version of Gulp?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's compatible with Gulp 4 and later, as it relies on standard Node.js streams. The API remains consistent, but ensure your Gulp setup uses the correct base options as noted in the README.

Question 6

How to add a prefix to all filenames in a folder with gulp-rename?

Accepted Answer

Use the object-based configuration with the prefix property, e.g., rename({ prefix: 'pre-' }). This will prepend 'pre-' to all basenames in the stream, as shown in the fixed object example.

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