Question 1

How to pass JSON file data to gulp-template?

Accepted Answer

Use the gulp-data plugin to read JSON files and inject objects into the template stream, as shown in the README example where data is returned from a function. This allows dynamic data sourcing without manual parsing.

Question 2

gulp-template vs gulp-nunjucks: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

gulp-template is simpler and lighter for basic variable substitution using Lodash syntax, while gulp-nunjucks offers richer features like inheritance and filters. Choose based on template complexity and team familiarity.

Question 3

How to disable interpolation for certain files in gulp-template?

Accepted Answer

Set the interpolate option to false when calling template(), as mentioned in the README tip, to skip processing for files like shell scripts with conflicting syntax such as ${VAR}.

Question 4

Can I use gulp-template with TypeScript in my Gulpfile?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you may need to add type definitions manually or via @types/gulp-template, as it's a JavaScript plugin. Ensure your Gulp setup is configured to handle ES modules if using imports.

Question 5

What's the performance impact of precompiling templates with gulp-template?

Accepted Answer

Precompilation speeds up subsequent renders by caching compiled templates, useful for batch processing or client-side optimization, but adds an extra build step that might complicate simple pipelines.

Question 6

How to handle nested objects in gulp-template?

Accepted Answer

Lodash templates support dot notation, so in your HTML, use <%= user.name %> and pass a nested data object like {user: {name: 'Sindre'}} in the template call or via gulp-data.

Question 7

Is gulp-template still maintained given Gulp's declining popularity?

Accepted Answer

The plugin is stable but sees infrequent updates; it relies on Lodash for core functionality, so it's reliable for existing Gulp projects but not ideal for new, modern tooling stacks.

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