handlebars 4.7.8

Handlebars is a powerful tool that enables you to build semantic templates efficiently, without any frustration. Originating as an extension to the Mustache templating language, Handlebars offers a logicless templating approach, ensuring a clean separation between the view and the code. It supports both Node.js and a wide range of browsers, offering boosted performance by enabling templates to be precompiled as JavaScript code for faster startup time.

To take advantage of Handlebars, firstly install it using npm:

npm install handlebars

Then, you can generate a semantic templating function via the Handlebars.compile method, as the following code snippet demonstrates:

var Handlebars = require('handlebars');

var source = "<p>Hello, my name is {{name}}. I am from {{hometown}}. I have " +
             "{{kids.length}} kids:</p>" +
             "<ul>{{#kids}}<li>{{name}} is {{age}}</li>{{/kids}}</ul>";
var template = Handlebars.compile(source);

var data = { "name": "Alan", "hometown": "Somewhere, TX",
             "kids": [{"name": "Jimmy", "age": "12"}, {"name": "Sally", "age": "4"}]};
var result = template(data);

// This will render:
// <p>Hello, my name is Alan. I am from Somewhere, TX. I have 2 kids:</p>
// <ul>
//   <li>Jimmy is 12</li>
//   <li>Sally is 4</li>
// </ul>

Not only does Handlebars support basic Mustache syntax, but it also introduces several additional features to help ease template creation, including helpers, block expressions, and more.

For comprehensive information on Handlebars, complete with examples and more intricate details, check out the official Handlebars documentation at https://handlebarsjs.com/. Additional resources, such as installation guides and frequently asked questions, can be found on the same website. Also, for an interactive exploration of how Handlebars works, visit the live demo at http://tryhandlebarsjs.com/.