What is the difference in performance between the Live SASS Copiler(VScode) plugin and the Gulp SASS assembler?

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Sass

I'm learning how to work with Gulp and I'm wondering what's the difference between Live SASS Copiler and Gulp SASS npm builder?
Initially, I worked with the plugin in VScode, it’s very convenient, because just click in the bottom Watch Sass window and the file compiles itself without additional settings, and turn it off when it’s done. This option seems faster to me. And with Gulp, as I understand it, you need to run the function yourself all the time through the terminal so that the code is compiled every time?
Enlighten me please :)

Answer 1

sass compilation plugin is available in all editors and ide. if you are doing a project for yourself and only by yourself, then there is no difference. it’s more convenient for you - use Live SASS Copiler
BUT when it comes to the fact that several people can write the code, or after you have laid out the project, another layout designer can continue to finish it - there will already be, if not problems, then inconveniences.
This is where gulp comes in handy. those. the person who received your layout - just write npm i and he can safely continue your work.

And with Gulp, as I understand it, you need to run the function yourself all the time through the terminal so that the code is compiled every time?

no. gulp has watch() https://gulpjs.com/docs/en/api/watch/ i.e. you can create a function in which when *.scss files change, it will cause compilation

Answer 2

Gulp is a portable configuration. It is enough to upload a couple of files to the repository with the code, and anyone can clone the turnip and start the development mode with a couple of commands. Convenient for open source or team work. If you write code exclusively for yourself and alone, the difference is only in ease of use.