Grunt is a popular JavaScript task runner designed to automate repetitive tasks in the development workflow. It helps developers streamline processes such as minification, compilation, unit testing, linting, and more. Grunt is built on Node.js and offers a vast ecosystem of plugins that enable easy integration with various development tools and libraries.

Features of Grunt:

• Grunt automates common tasks like file minification, testing, linting, and CSS preprocessing, reducing the manual effort required in the build process.
• Grunt’s ecosystem includes thousands of plugins that can be easily installed and configured to perform a wide range of tasks.
• Grunt uses a straightforward configuration file, `Gruntfile.js`, where tasks can be defined and chained together for complex workflows.
• Grunt has an active community, providing extensive documentation, tutorials, and third-party plugins to extend its functionality.

To check Grunt version, run the following command:

$ sudo su
$ grunt    
$ grunt --version

Disclaimer: Grunt is an open-source task runner licensed under the MIT License. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any specific company. Grunt is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users utilize this software at their own risk. The developers and contributors to Grunt disclaim any responsibility for any damages, losses, or consequences arising from the use of this software. Users are encouraged to review and adhere to licensing terms and any relevant regulations while utilizing Grunt.