mustache

What is mustache?

The mustache npm package is a template engine that uses tags to replace variables in a template string with actual values. It is often used for generating HTML, configuration files, or any other text-based formats in a clean and maintainable way. Mustache is logic-less because it does not have any explicit control flow statements, like if or loop constructs; instead, it relies on the presence or absence of data to control the flow of the document.

What are mustache's main functionalities?

Variable substitution

Substitutes the {{name}} tag with the actual name provided in the data object.

"Hello, {{name}}!"

Section rendering

Renders the section only if the 'logged_in' data property is truthy.

"{{#logged_in}}Welcome, {{user}}!{{/logged_in}}"

Inverted sections

Renders the section only if the 'logged_in' data property is falsy.

"{{^logged_in}}Please log in.{{/logged_in}}"

Comment

Includes a comment in the template that will not be included in the output.

"Today{{! ignore me }} is a sunny day."

Partial views

Includes a partial template named 'user_info' into the current template.

"{{> user_info}}"

Other packages similar to mustache

handlebars

Handlebars is an extension of Mustache that adds support for more complex expressions like helpers and block expressions. It is more feature-rich but also more complex.

ejs

EJS, or Embedded JavaScript templates, allows for more traditional JavaScript code within templates. It is more flexible but can be less maintainable due to the potential for complex logic in templates.

pug

Formerly known as Jade, Pug is a high-performance template engine heavily influenced by Haml and implemented with JavaScript for Node.js and browsers. It has a different syntax that some may find cleaner and more readable.

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