How does Gulp differ from other task runners like Grunt or webpack?
Gulp differs from other task runners like Grunt or webpack primarily in its use of Node.js streams, which allows it to avoid writing temporary files between tasks and thus operate more efficiently. While Grunt uses configuration files for defining tasks, Gulp employs code-over-configuration approach, making it easier to manage complex tasks as they are written in JavaScript.
Webpack, on the other hand, is a module bundler with task running capabilities but not a dedicated task runner. It excels at managing dependencies and generating static assets, while Gulp shines in automating repetitive tasks such as minification, compilation, unit testing, etc.
