How to attach JSON file to JADE/PUG?

Question

HTML

How to attach a JSON file to JADE/PUG without using gulp and stuff? I am working with nodejs and want to store JSON with menu categories in public. Is it possible to somehow use this file through include-extend ... Or in another way?

Answer 1

It is possible through Either stupid as a variable

fs.readFile('./file.json', function read(err, data) {
//...
});

You can also use readFileSync.