Now, we will install webpack, which will be used to build your project. Webpack is a module bundler. It is used to bundle, transform, and package various files to be used in a browser. This includes JavaScript, JSX, HTML, and assets.
The advantages of using a module bundler, such as webpack, are listed as follows:
- It can bundle various kinds of JavaScript modules: ES Modules, CommonJS, and AMD.
- It works together with Babel to transpile newer JavaScript syntax, such as ES2015.
- Not just JavaScript, but various files can be preprocessed during compilation. For example, images can be converted to base64, or template files can be compiled into HTML.
- It can create a single bundle or multiple chunks. Splitting your code into ...
