esbuild

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esbuild is a powerful JavaScript bundler and minifier designed to provide extreme speed in the building process, significantly outperforming other bundlers in the market.It supports modern web technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, and CSS right out of the box. The unique architecture allows for straightforward integration through its API, which is accessible via CLI, JavaScript, and Go.esbuild not only bundles code efficiently but also includes features such as tree shaking to remove unused code, minification for optimized output, and support for source maps to aid in debugging. Its support for both ESM and CommonJS modules makes it versatile for various development environments.The tool also incorporates a local server option, watch mode for active development, and an ecosystem of plugins to extend its capabilities further. By optimizing build time drastically, esbuild aims to revolutionize how developers approach building their web applications.

Features

• Extreme speed without needing a cache
• JavaScript, CSS, TypeScript, and JSX built-in
• Straightforward API for CLI, JS, and Go
• Bundles ESM and CommonJS modules
• Bundles CSS including CSS modules
• Tree shaking, minification, and source maps
• Local server, watch mode, and plugins