Proof of concept of the plopjs scaffolding tool to add consistency within software projects.
My impression of the tool is that it is more light weight than yeoman, and provides enough of what you need to set standards and consistency when scaffolding files within your project.
This is a proof of concept to evaluate the tool.
- Simple and easy to use (created full template within 15 minutes)
- Examples are good enough for reference
- Works out of the box (no additional packages needed)
- Contains familiar ecosystem tools (
inquirer.jsfor prompt andhandlbarsfor templating) - Contains various tools and helpers for customization
- Some Documentation may be outdated
- Unable to use
--helpcommand on individual commands - No plugin or namespaces support
Would I recommend this tool ? Yes
It is simple and very easy to get started. I was able to get scaffolding for components, tests and readme within 15 minutes. Additionally, it is quite light weight and it contains everything out of the box.
The only thing that may be lacking are support for more "advanced" features found in other CLI tool like namespaces and plugins system. That may or may not be an issue depending on your needs.
Overall, great candidate for streamlining your workflow and adding consistency within your project.