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Ogundipe Samuel
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2760
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Summary

Emerging tools and workflows in front-end development simplify the process, with build tools like NPM scripts, Grunt, Gulp, and Webpack playing a crucial role. These tools, often built on Node.js and NPM, streamline repetitive tasks such as loading libraries, compiling code, and optimizing resources. NPM, a widely used JavaScript package manager, facilitates task execution via scripts, while Yarn offers a faster alternative with similar functionalities. Grunt and Gulp, both task runners, automate tasks and manage project dependencies through plugins, enhancing efficiency regardless of the front-end technology used. Webpack, a module bundler, goes beyond basic task management by bundling code, transpiling JavaScript, and handling dependencies. This tutorial guides users through setting up and utilizing each tool, emphasizing the importance of selecting tools based on project needs for optimal development efficiency.