What is the purpose of the "liferay-npm-bundler"?

The purpose of "liferay-npm-bundler" is specifically to bundle JavaScript modules for development. This tool is part of the Liferay ecosystem and is designed to facilitate the process of module bundling, allowing developers to package multiple JavaScript files into a single file or a set of files that can be used in a web application. By doing so, it optimizes loading times and minimizes the number of requests made to the server when a web page is accessed.

While managing JavaScript dependencies is an essential part of modern web development, that function is typically handled by package managers like npm or yarn rather than the bundler itself. Compiling SASS and LESS files is also a different process, usually managed by separate tools focused on CSS pre-processing. Setting up a new Liferay project is better addressed by other tools and methodologies provided by Liferay, rather than the specific function of bundling JavaScript.

The key strength of "liferay-npm-bundler" lies in its module bundling capabilities, making it crucial for Liferay developers who wish to create optimized, efficient, and modular frontend applications.