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EBX: Command Line Tool for Building and Running TypeScript Code

Introduction

EBX is a command-line tool designed to simplify the process of building and running TypeScript code. It provides a set of options and features to streamline the development workflow, including options for watching changes, generating sourcemaps, running the compiled program, and more.

Installation

You can install EBX globally using the following command:

npm install -g ebx

Usage

After installing EBX, you can use it from the command line as follows:

ebx [options] <filename>

Where <filename> is the name of the TypeScript file you want to build and run.

Options

EBX provides several options that you can use to customize the build and run process:

• -w, --watch: Watch for changes in the source files and automatically rebuild when changes are detected.
• -r, --run: Run the compiled program after a successful build.
• -nc, --no-clean: Do not clean the build output directory before building.
• -s, --sourcemap: Generate sourcemaps for the compiled JavaScript code.
• --tsconfig <tsconfig>: Path to a custom TypeScript configuration file (tsconfig.json).
• -m, --minify: Minify the output JavaScript code.

Example Usage

1. Basic Build and Run:

   To build and run a TypeScript file named app.ts, use the following command:

   ebx -r app.ts
   

2. Watching Changes:

   To watch for changes in the app.ts file and automatically rebuild and run it when changes occur:

   ebx -w -r app.ts
   

3. Custom Configuration:

   To use a custom TypeScript configuration file named tsconfig.custom.json and generate sourcemaps:

   ebx -s --tsconfig tsconfig.custom.json -r app.ts
   

4. Minification:

   To enable minification building and running app.ts:

   ebx -m app.ts
   

Conclusion

EBX simplifies the process of building and running TypeScript code by providing a command-line interface and a programmable API. Its customizable options make it a versatile tool for various development workflows, and its ability to watch for changes and run the compiled program makes it suitable for both development and testing purposes.