Babel
Babel is a JavaScript compiler.
Babel is a JavaScript compiler that transforms next-generation JavaScript into browser-compatible code, allowing developers to use newer language features before they are fully supported across environments. The project is maintained by volunteers and funded by community sponsorship.
The tool provides documentation covering setup, ES2015, and community resources, along with a try-it-out interface for testing code transformations. Additional resources include a blog, videos, and a user showcase. Babel 8.0.0 has been released, with details available through the project's blog.
Babel is intended for JavaScript developers who need to write modern syntax while targeting a range of browsers and runtimes. It is an open-source project distributed through GitHub, with community channels on Stack Overflow, Slack, X, and Bluesky.
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