Gulp is a JavaScript task runner. It’s an alternative to Grunt, which allowed you to define your tasks using JavaScript inside of a file called Gruntfile.js. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to install Gulp and create a simple configuration file to get your feet wet with this great new task runner.

BrowserSync & Gulp are a two very useful combination when it comes to developing applications efficiently, without having to refresh the web page every time you make a change. Let’s look at what BrowserSync & Gulp are, and how to install and use them.