Babel
Babel is a powerful JavaScript compiler that allows developers to use next-generation JavaScript, converting it into a syntax compatible with older environments.
Babel is built in TypeScript, distributed under the MIT License, 43.9k GitHub stars from 100 contributors, latest release v7.29.2.
When to use Babel
Babel is listed here as a Development project. The directory calls out Transpiles modern JavaScript to old versions, Supports plugins for extensibility, Integrated source map support as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Babel include Supports TypeScript, Cross-platform compatibility.
Besides Development, this page also files Babel under JavaScript, Tools.
Babel compared with
Records in this directory name TypeScript, Babelify as products people compare with Babel. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Babel replaces each of them.
Open-source projects that mention Babel are collected on a separate alternatives page.
What the Babel stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 43.9k GitHub stars, about 100 contributors, 5.8k forks, 764 open issues, latest tracked release v7.29.2. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- TypeScript
- Latest Release
- v7.29.2
- License
- MIT License
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Key features of Babel
- Transpiles modern JavaScript to old versions
- Supports plugins for extensibility
- Integrated source map support
- Supports TypeScript
- Cross-platform compatibility
Recorded alternatives to Babel
Babel resources
Babel on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Babel?
Babel is a powerful JavaScript compiler that allows developers to use next-generation JavaScript, converting it into a syntax compatible with older environments. This directory highlights Transpiles modern JavaScript to old versions, Supports plugins for extensibility, Integrated source map support.
Is Babel free to use?
Babel is published as open source under the MIT License. The directory lists Transpiles modern JavaScript to old versions, Supports plugins for extensibility, Integrated source map support among its recorded capabilities.
What language is Babel written in, and what is the latest release?
Babel is written primarily in TypeScript. The latest release tracked on this page is v7.29.2.
How widely is Babel used on GitHub?
Babel has about 43.9k GitHub stars across about 100 contributors. It also has about 5.8k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
Where can I see open-source alternatives to Babel?
Open-source projects that list Babel are collected at https://www.open-source-tools.com/alternatives/babel. Named comparisons on this page include TypeScript, Babelify.
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