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gyfs

v1.0.0

Published

gyfs stands for [Generate Yaml File Structure] is an innovative scaffolding tool that simplifies the process of initializing and configuring new software projects

Readme

gyfs

gyfs stands for [Generate Yaml File Structure] is an innovative scaffolding tool that simplifies the process of initializing and configuring new software projects. It leverages a YAML configuration to generate the entire project structure, making project setup quick and efficient.

Features

  • YAML-Driven Scaffolding: Quickly generate your project's structure through a simple YAML configuration, streamlining the setup process.

  • One-Command Setup: Create directories and files, including initial content, with a single command, eliminating manual setup tasks.

  • Customizable Templates: Start with a generated YAML template and tailor it to your specific needs, ensuring flexibility across various project types.

Installation

Ensure you have Node.js installed on your system. Then, you can install gyfs globally using npm:

npm install -g gyfs

Or using yarn:

yarn global add gyfs

Example

Let's assume we have a YAML configuration file named gyfs-file.yaml:

app: # Main application folder
  config: # Configuration folder
    settings.json: | # JSON configuration file with content
      {
        "name": "gyfs app",
        "version": "1.0.0"
      }
  src: # Source code folder
    main.js: | # Main JavaScript file
      console.log('Welcome to gyfs!');
    utils.js: # Utility file (empty)
  assets: # Assets folder
    logo.png: # Placeholder for an image file (empty)

To scaffold a project named "MyAwesomeProject" using this configuration:

gyfs --name MyAwesomeProject --yaml gyfs-file.yaml

The resulting directory structure of "MyAwesomeProject" will be:

MyAwesomeProject
├── app
│   ├── config
│   │   └── settings.json
│   ├── src
│   │   ├── main.js
│   │   └── utils.js
│   └── assets
│       └── logo.png

Usage

To start using GYFS:

Initialize a sample YAML configuration file:

gyfs init

This will create a gyfs-file.yaml in your current directory.

Generate your project structure based on a YAML file:

gyfs --name <your-project-name> --yaml <path-to-your-yaml>

Or for a shorthand version:

gyfs -n <your-project-name> -y <path-to-your-yaml>

For example:

gyfs --name MyAwesomeProject --yaml ./gyfs-file.yaml

To initialize a Git repository along with your project:

gyfs --name MyAwesomeProject --yaml ./sinomom-file.yaml --git

This will create a new Git repository in the project directory.

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such a fantastic place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

If you have a suggestion that would make Gyfs better, please fork the repo and create a pull request. You can also simply open an issue with the tag "enhancement."

Don't forget to give the project a star! Thanks again!

1- Fork the Project
2- Create your Feature Branch (git switch -c feature/AmazingFeature)
3- Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4- Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5- Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the MIT License.