Sure but if a developer already has a JS runtime and they don't have Make installed, you've added unnecessary friction to the development process.
I hate JS as much as the next guy, but if I'm developing in JS, I use a JS task runner. Even a simple one. There's not much to "keep up with" IMO - they are quite easy to create and use, if the common/popular ones are missing features or move too fast for you.
I hate JS as much as the next guy, but if I'm developing in JS, I use a JS task runner. Even a simple one. There's not much to "keep up with" IMO - they are quite easy to create and use, if the common/popular ones are missing features or move too fast for you.