Polyfills, Transpiling and Monkey Patching
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Transpiling, Patching, and Polyfills in Web Development
This chapter explores the intricacies of transpiling modern JavaScript using tools like Babel and TypeScript, alongside discussions of lesser-known alternatives such as Civit. It further delves into concepts like polyfills, shims, and monkey patching, illustrating their roles and implications in web development through personal anecdotes and examples. The chapter emphasizes the careful considerations developers must make when modifying code and the balance between enhancing functionality and maintaining code clarity.
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