Babel
JavaScript compiler
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Project is healthy
Funding
Stable
Maintenance
Active
Contributors
Healthy
Bus Factor
Medium risk
Maintainers
Overview
Babel is a JavaScript compiler that allows you to use next-generation JavaScript today by transforming modern syntax into backwards-compatible code.
Importance
- Powers modern JavaScript development
- Foundation for ES6+ adoption
- Critical for cross-browser support
- Used by most JavaScript projects
Key Features
- Syntax transformation
- Polyfill inclusion
- Plugin ecosystem
- Preset configurations
Sustainability
Babel is maintained by a small team with limited funding. The project has faced funding challenges despite its critical role.
Dependencies
Depends On
(1)
Babel
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Dependency Chain
Upstream
Node.js
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Babel
Impact Analysis
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Direct Dependencies
0
Dependent Projects
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