Esbuild: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v0.24.0(about 2 months ago)

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esbuild is a fast and efficient JavaScript bundler and minifier that focuses on speed and simplicity. It is known for its blazing-fast build times, thanks to its written-in-Go architecture that compiles JavaScript and TypeScript code swiftly. esbuild supports various modern JavaScript features and can bundle code for both the browser and Node.js environments.

Compared to other popular bundlers like Webpack and Rollup, esbuild stands out for its speed and minimal configuration requirements. It offers tree-shaking capabilities to eliminate unused code and produces optimized bundles for production. esbuild is actively maintained and recommended for projects that prioritize build performance and simplicity.

Alternatives:
swc+
rollup+
webpack+
parcel+
vite+
snowpack+
browserify+
gulp+
fuse-box+
microbundle+

Tags: javascriptbundlerminifierbuild-tooltypescript