Sprite Factory
A Ruby library and CLI tool that automatically generates CSS sprites from individual image files.
What is Sprite Factory?
Sprite Factory is a Ruby library that automates the generation of CSS sprites. It takes a directory of individual image files, combines them into a single optimized sprite image, and creates a corresponding CSS stylesheet with proper background positioning. This reduces the number of HTTP requests needed to load images on a webpage, improving loading times and performance.
Web developers and Ruby on Rails engineers who need to optimize frontend performance by implementing CSS sprites in their projects. It's particularly useful for teams managing large sets of icons or UI elements.
Developers choose Sprite Factory for its deep customization options, Rails asset pipeline integration, and support for multiple layout algorithms. Unlike manual sprite generation tools, it automates the entire process while providing fine-grained control over output formats, image libraries, and CSS selectors.
Overview
Automatic CSS Sprite Generator
Use Cases
Best For
- Automating CSS sprite generation in Ruby on Rails applications
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