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Opne Source Nodd.js Library for Responsive Emails

Node.js Emails Library allows Developers to Create and Manage Responsive Email Templates Effortlessly, with support for Handlebars, Pug, and EJS.

In the field of email marketing and customer engagement, crafting visually appealing and responsive email templates is crucial. However, creating custom email templates from scratch can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. Enter the open-source Email-Templates library, a powerful tool that simplifies the process of creating, managing, and sending email templates inside Node.js applications. It is written in JavaScript that provides a set of reusable email templates for various use cases. The library is designed to simplify the process of creating custom email templates, allowing developers to focus on the content rather than the layout and design.

The Email-Templates library offers significant advantages for both developers and businesses. For developers, it reduces the complexity of email template creation, saving time and effort. The support for multiple templating engines and automatic CSS in-lining ensures that emails look professional and consistent. For businesses, the ability to create and manage responsive email templates efficiently translates into better customer engagement. Well-designed emails can improve open rates, click-through rates, and overall customer satisfaction.

One of the standout features of Email-Templates is its support for multiple templating engines, including Handlebars, Pug, and EJS. Automate and customize emails such as order confirmations, password resets, and shipping notifications. Features like CSS in-lining, previews, and localization ensure perfect emails across clients and languages. Its ease of use, and flexibility make it an indispensable tool for software developers and businesses aiming to enhance their email strategies. By simplifying the creation and management of email templates, Email-Templates empowers users to focus on what matters most – delivering exceptional content and engaging with their audience effectively.

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Getting Started with Email-Templates

The recommend way to install Email-Templates is using NPM. Please use the following command for a smooth installation.

Install Email-Templates via npm

npm install email-templates preview-email pug

Install Candymail via Yarn

# yarn
yarn add candymail

Create Custom Email Template in Node.js

The open source Email-Templates library allows software developers to create as well as manage email templates inside Node.js applications. The library includes responsive design templates that adapt to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring your emails look great on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Moreover, the library provides a range of customization options, including font sizes, colors, and layouts, allowing you to tailor the templates to your brand's unique style. The following example demonstrates, how software developers can create a custom email template inside their Node.js applications.

How to Create a Custom Email Template inside Node.js?

 
const EmailTemplates = require('email-templates');

// Create a new instance of the EmailTemplates class
const emailTemplates = new EmailTemplates();

// Load the template
emailTemplates.load('newsletter', 'template');

// Set the dynamic content
const data = {
  name: 'John Doe',
  message: 'Hello from Email-Templates!'
};

// Render the template with the dynamic content
const html = emailTemplates.render('newsletter', data);

// Send the email using your preferred email service
// ...

Pre-built Templates Support

The open source Email-Templates library comes with a range of pre-built templates for common use cases such as newsletters, promotional emails, transactional emails, and so on. These templates are fully customizable and can be easily extended to fit your specific needs. It is also possible to inject dynamic content into your email templates using Handlebars.js, a popular templating engine. This enables you to easily swap out content, such as names, dates, and product information, without having to modify the template itself.

Automatic CSS In-lining & Localization Support

Ensuring that emails render correctly across different email clients often requires in-lining CSS styles. The open source Email-Templates library handles this automatically, ensuring that your email's visual integrity is maintained regardless of the recipient's email client. For businesses operating in multiple regions, the ability to localize email content is crucial. Email-Templates fully supports localization, making it easy to create email templates in various languages. The following code example shows that any CSS styles defined within the newsletter template are automatically in-lined, preserving the design across various email clients.

How to Perform Automatic CSS In-lining inside Node.js Apps?

 
const email = new Email({
  message: {
    from: 'noreply@example.com'
  },
  send: true,
  transport: {
    jsonTransport: true
  }
});

email
  .send({
    template: 'newsletter',
    message: {
      to: 'user@example.com'
    },
    locals: {
      title: 'Monthly Newsletter',
      content: 'Here is the latest news...'
    }
  })
  .then(console.log)
  .catch(console.error);

Multiple Templating Engines

Email-Templates supports a variety of templating engines including Handlebars, Pug (formerly Jade), and EJS. This flexibility allows software developers to choose the engine that best suits their workflow and project requirements. The following example shows how users can configure the Email-Templates library to use Handlebars (.hbs) templates located in the templates directory. The send method sends a welcome email to a specified recipient with dynamic content.