Modernizing packages to ESM
JS Party: JavaScript, CSS, Web Development
Evolution and Challenges of JavaScript Modules
This chapter provides a historical context for the lack of a built-in way to define packages or modules in JavaScript. It discusses the use of JavaScript in different contexts, the evolution of module systems, and the challenges faced during the transition to ES modules. The chapter also highlights the complexities of modernizing packages to ECMAScript Modules (ESM) and TypeScript, and the need for a scalable and sustainable solution.
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