rucksack-lite is a JavaScript library providing the foundational `RucksackLite` class for managing and preparing JavaScript and CSS resources. It serves as the core resource abstraction layer, differentiating it from actual bundlers, and is utilized by the more comprehensive `rucksack` bundler package. Currently at version 6.0.0, the library underwent a complete rewrite in this major release, focusing on robust handling of both local and remote resources. It defines a `RucksackResource` class internally for managing resource paths, types (JS/CSS), and generating the necessary HTML markup for inclusion. While its release cadence appears somewhat irregular, major versions signify active development with significant architectural shifts, such as licensing updates and full rewrites. Its primary differentiation lies in offering a clean, object-oriented API for resource management, abstracting away complexities of path resolution and markup generation prior to the actual bundling process.
npm install rucksack-liteVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates how to instantiate `RucksackLite`, add various types of resources (remote JS by string, remote CSS explicitly via `RucksackResource`), and generate the corresponding HTML markup. It highlights the resource management capabilities without performing actual file bundling, which is the domain of the `rucksack` package.
Review the updated API documentation, especially for resource addition (`add`) and initialization (`RucksackLite` constructor), and adapt code accordingly. The example uses ESM syntax with `import.meta.url`.
Migrate your project to use ES Modules (e.g., use `import` syntax, ensure `"type": "module"` in package.json, or use `.mjs` file extension). Alternatively, use dynamic import: `const { default: RucksackLite } = await import('rucksack-lite');` in a CommonJS context.Review The KINDLY License terms available on the project's GitHub repository to ensure compatibility with your project's licensing and usage policies.
Ensure you are using `rucksack` for actual bundling operations. `rucksack-lite` provides the resource abstraction layer. Do not expect `rucksack-lite.bundle()` to create minified or concatenated files without additional setup or the full `rucksack` package.
Convert your module to ES Modules (e.g., use `import` syntax, ensure `"type": "module"` in package.json, or use `.mjs` file extension). Alternatively, use dynamic import: `const { default: RucksackLite } = await import('rucksack-lite');`Use the default import syntax: `import RucksackLite from 'rucksack-lite';`
Ensure `bundle_dir` is always an absolute path. Use Node.js built-in `path.resolve(__dirname, 'your_directory')` or similar methods to construct an absolute path.
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