npm package: @pattern-lab/edition-node-gulp
Description: The gulp wrapper around patternlab-node core, providing tasks to interact with the core library and move supporting frontend assets.
Author: Brian Muenzenmeyer
Latest version: 6.1.0

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# Pattern Lab Node - Gulp Edition

The Gulp wrapper around [Pattern Lab Node Core](https://github.com/pattern-lab/patternlab-node/tree/master/packages/core), the default PatternEngine, and supporting frontend assets.

[Online Demo of Pattern Lab Output](https://demo.patternlab.io/)

## Packaged Components

This Edition comes with the following components:

* `@pattern-lab/core`: [GitHub](https://github.com/pattern-lab/patternlab-node/tree/master/packages/core) | [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@pattern-lab/core)
* `@pattern-lab/engine-mustache`: [GitHub](https://github.com/pattern-lab/patternlab-node/tree/master/packages/engine-mustache) | [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@pattern-lab/engine-mustache)
* `@pattern-lab/uikit-workshop`: [GitHub](https://github.com/pattern-lab/patternlab-node/tree/master/packages/uikit-workshop) | [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@pattern-lab/uikit-workshop)

## Prerequisites

This Edition uses [Node](https://nodejs.org/) for core processing, [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/) to manage project dependencies, and [gulp.js](https://gulpjs.com/) to run tasks and interface with the core library. You can follow the directions for [installing Node](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) on the Node website if you haven't done so already. Installation of Node will include npm.

## Installing

Pattern Lab Node can be used different ways. Editions like this one are **example** pairings of Pattern Lab code and do not always have an upgrade path or simple means to run as a dependency within a larger project. Users wishing to be most current and have the greatest flexibility are encouraged to consume `patternlab-node` directly. Users wanting to learn more about Pattern Lab and have a tailored default experience are encouraged to start with an Edition. Both methods still expect to interact with other elements of the [Pattern Lab Ecosystem](https://github.com/pattern-lab/patternlab-node/tree/master/packages/core#ecosystem).

Read the [installation instructions](https://github.com/pattern-lab/patternlab-node/tree/master#installation).

## Getting Started

This edition comes pre-packaged with a couple simple gulp tasks. Extend them as needed.

**build** patterns, copy assets, and construct ui

```bash
gulp patternlab:build
```

build patterns, copy assets, and construct ui, watch source files, and **serve** locally

```bash
gulp patternlab:serve
```

logs Pattern Lab Node usage and **help** content

```bash
gulp patternlab:help
```

To interact further with Pattern Lab Node, such as to install plugins or starterkits, check out the rest of the `gulpfile.js`. You could also install the [Pattern Lab Node Command Line Interface](https://github.com/pattern-lab/patternlab-node/tree/master/packages/cli) or learn more about the [core API](https://github.com/pattern-lab/patternlab-node/tree/master/packages/core#usage).

## Updating Pattern Lab

To update Pattern Lab please refer to each component's GitHub repository, and the [master instructions for core](https://github.com/pattern-lab/patternlab-node/wiki/Upgrading). The components are listed at the top of the README.