Simplifying Sass/SCSS for Python with libsass-python

Sass (Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets) and SCSS (Sassy CSS) have revolutionized the way we write CSS, making it more maintainable, modular, and flexible. However, integrating Sass/SCSS into a Python project has often been a challenge, requiring additional dependencies such as Ruby or Node.js. That’s where libsass-python comes into play, providing a simple and efficient way to work with Sass/SCSS in Python without the need for any external stacks.

Features

• No Ruby/Node.js dependencies: With libsass-python, you can directly add it to your project’s dependencies, eliminating the need for Ruby or Node.js installations.

• Blazing fast performance: libsass-python leverages the power of LibSass, a C/C++ implementation of Sass/SCSS, to deliver exceptional performance and efficiency.

• Straightforward API: The API of libsass-python is designed to be simple and intuitive, making it easy to compile Sass/SCSS code within your Python applications.

• Custom functions and @import callbacks: You can extend the functionality of libsass-python by adding custom functions or callbacks for handling imports.

• Support for both Sass and SCSS syntax: Whether you prefer the tabbed syntax of Sass or the braces syntax of SCSS, libsass-python has got you covered.

• WSGI middleware: libsass-python provides a convenient WSGI middleware that automatically compiles Sass/SCSS files on-the-fly during development, making it even easier to integrate Sass/SCSS into your Python web applications.

• Seamless integration with setuptools/distutils: By using the build_sass command in your setup.py file, you can effortlessly build all your Sass/SCSS files during the package build process.

• Compatibility with PyPy: libsass-python works not only with CPython but also with PyPy, giving you the freedom to choose the Python runtime that suits your needs.

• Prebuilt wheel binaries: To ensure easy installation across different platforms, libsass-python provides prebuilt wheel binaries for Linux, Windows, and Mac.

Installation

Installing libsass-python is as simple as using pip:

$ pip install libsass

Note that libsass requires a C++ compiler that supports the features introduced by the recent C++ standard. Make sure to check the libsass project’s README for any specific requirements.

Example Usage

To give you a taste of how easy it is to use libsass-python, here’s a simple example:

“`python
import sass

Compile Sass code

print(sass.compile(string=’a { b { color: blue; } }’))
“`

The output will be the compiled CSS code:

css
a b {
color: blue;
}

Documentation

For detailed information about how to use libsass-python, you can refer to the user guide manual and the full API reference available at https://sass.github.io/libsass-python/.

If you prefer to build the documentation locally, you can find the necessary instructions in the docs/ directory of the libsass-python repository.

Credit

libsass-python was written by Hong Minhee as a Python binding for LibSass, while LibSass itself was developed by Hampton Catlin and Aaron Leung. The Sass language was originally designed by Hampton Catlin and implemented in Ruby.

All three projects are distributed under the MIT license, allowing you to use them in your projects with ease.

With libsass-python, integrating Sass/SCSS into your Python applications has never been easier. Enjoy the speed, simplicity, and flexibility that libsass-python brings to your development workflow. Happy coding!