Learning LESS (Video 4)

The video tutorial explains how to convert LESS to CSS using various methods, focusing on the use of less.js for quick conversion in a development environment. It covers the setup process, including downloading less.js and using it locally or via CDN. The tutorial highlights the advantages and disadvantages of using CDN and explains why less.js is not recommended for production due to performance issues and JavaScript dependency. The video concludes with a brief introduction to using task runners for automating LESS to CSS conversion.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• JavaScript debugging

• Creating HTML templates

• Database management

• Converting LESS to CSS

What is a major disadvantage of using less.js in production?

• It only works on Windows

• It adds an extra download for the browser

• It requires a lot of memory

• It is not compatible with HTML5

Where can you download the less.js file from?

• npmjs.com

• w3schools.com

• lesscss.org

• github.com

What is a benefit of using a CDN for less.js?

• It reduces the file size

• It ensures the latest version is used

• It can load scripts faster due to caching

• It provides better security

Why is using less.js not recommended for production sites?

• It is difficult to set up

• It is not supported by all browsers

• It slows down website rendering

• It is not secure

What happens if JavaScript is disabled when using less.js?

• The website will not load

• Styles will not be converted

• The website will crash

• The website will load faster

For what purposes is using less.js considered beneficial?

• Mobile applications

• Prototyping or testing locally

• Database management

• Production websites