Asset Pipeline Documentation

Welcome to the Asset Pipeline documentation! 🌍🛠️ This guide will help you understand how to manage and optimize assets in your project efficiently.

Overview

The Asset Pipeline is a powerful tool designed to streamline the handling of static assets like images, JavaScript, and CSS. It automates tasks such as compression, minification, and versioning, ensuring your assets are delivered quickly and securely. 🚀

Key Features

Automatic Processing: Convert and optimize assets with minimal configuration.
Caching Mechanism: Reduce load times using intelligent caching strategies.
Version Control: Easily manage asset versions without manual intervention.
Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly with modern web frameworks.

Configuration Guide

Set Up Asset Paths
Define directories for source and compiled assets.
Example:
```
asset_paths:
  - src/assets
  - dist/assets
```
Enable Caching
Configure cache settings in config/assets.yml:
```
cache:
  enabled: true
  ttl: 3600
```
Define Processing Rules
Customize how assets are processed (e.g., image resizing, JS minification).
```
{
  "images": {"quality": 85},
  "javascript": {"minify": true}
}
```

Best Practices

Use src/assets for raw files and dist/assets for output.
Regularly clear outdated cache entries.
Leverage the Asset Pipeline API for advanced customization.

Common Issues

404 Errors: Ensure asset paths are correctly specified.
Performance Bottlenecks: Optimize image formats and enable compression.
Version Conflicts: Use unique version hashes for critical assets.

For deeper insights, check out our Asset Pipeline Configuration Tutorial. 📚