Hammer

Hammer is an excellent tool for building HTML websites. It comes with a variety of features:

  • HTML Includes: With Hammer, front-end developers don’t need to run local server environments or use PHP just to include one HTML file inside another.

  • Clever Paths: Hammer allows you to reference an asset by name. It will search your project for the file you reference and automatically write the file-path for you.

  • Variables + Helpers: You can set and use variables in your template files. Hammer also adds helpful classes to your HTML link tags, eliminating the need for complex menu logic.

  • Auto Reload: Hammer automatically refreshes your browser every time it finishes compiling your project, ensuring you always see the latest changes.

  • SASS + CoffeeScript: Hammer is knowledgeable about SASS, SCSS, and CoffeeScript. It will automatically compile them into CSS & JavaScript. You can also use special tags to reference them in the head.

  • HAML and Markdown: Hammer can compile HAML and Markdown files into HTML.

  • Publish Builds: Hammer’s one-click publishing feature allows you to share your work using a unique short URL. This makes it easy to show your clients your work, get feedback, and make quick iterations.