Question 1

How do I set up Babel with Webpack for ES6?

Accepted Answer

ES6 Tools lists babel-loader; install it via npm, add a rule in your Webpack config to process .js files with Babel, and it will transpile ES6 to ES5 during bundling. Ensure you also install @babel/core and presets.

Question 2

What's the difference between ES6 polyfills and transpilers?

Accepted Answer

Transpilers like Babel convert ES6 syntax to ES5, while polyfills like es6-shim add missing ES6 methods (e.g., Promise, Array.from) to older runtimes. Use both for full compatibility in legacy browsers.

Question 3

Babel vs Traceur: which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

Babel is the modern standard with a vast plugin ecosystem and active development, while Traceur is older and less maintained. ES6 Tools lists both, but Babel is recommended for new projects due to better support.

Question 4

How to add ES6 syntax highlighting in Sublime Text?

Accepted Answer

The directory references the JavaScriptNext.tmLanguage package; install it via Package Control in Sublime Text to get ES6 syntax highlighting and improved code editing for modern JavaScript.

Question 5

Is the ES6 Tools list still relevant today?

Accepted Answer

It's useful as a historical reference, but many tools have evolved or been deprecated. For current projects, verify individual tool status and consider that ES6 is now natively supported in most environments.

Question 6

How to migrate an ES5 project to ES6 using these tools?

Accepted Answer

Start by integrating a transpiler like Babel via a build plugin listed (e.g., gulp-babel), add polyfills for missing features, and gradually refactor code. The boilerplates section can help scaffold new ES6-enabled projects.

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