I was able to get the node version of steal to work, but I started from scratch and ported over my code piece by piece. For the most part everything worked as expected. I had to fix some things where I was checking `steal.isRhino` - changed to `steal.isBuilding`. I can't really remember other changes I made, but they were very minor in nature and very easy to detect due to the fact that I was porting code, testing, porting code, testing. I have had no luck bootstrapping an existing app with the node build process. I suggest doing what I did - start with a clean slate and build. Pull over your app controller, build. Pull over more components, styles, views... build. Keep doing that until something breaks, backtrack, fix any errors, and build.
For the Bitovi guys, I can say that having a node/grunt build process has drastically improved my dev workflow. However, I am reluctant to upgrade or pull any changes until you guys make some sort of strong commitment to support the node build... which is day by day making me want to find another solution... begrudgingly. I love your methodology for development, and I think your code is far superior to other mvc/amd libraries... but the Rhino thing is killing me. 2 years ago... OK. But today... node is a requirement. For a short while (about this time last year) you were blogging about your road map and release schedule, and node build was slated for the end of 2013. That kind of stuff is super helpful!! I admit that its been 2 months since I have gone through and updated myself on where you guys stand with everything... so sorry if these comments are slightly out of place.