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Babel

JavaScript compiler that compiles ES2015+ code into backwards compatible JavaScript for older versions of browsers.

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JavaScriptWritten in

2014First released

Sebastian McKenzie and Marijn HaverbekeBuilt by

MIT LicenseLicense

Compiler

JavaScript transpiler letting modern JS run in older environments; written in JavaScript.

What is Babel written in?

The Babel compiler is written in JavaScript (well-documented).

Quick Facts

Developer: Sebastian McKenzie and Marijn Haverbeke
First released: 2014
License: MIT License
Website: babeljs.io

About Babel

Babel is a JavaScript compiler that compiles ES2015+ code into backwards compatible JavaScript for older versions of browsers.

Babel first appeared in 2014. Development is led by Sebastian McKenzie and Marijn Haverbeke. Today Babel is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world.

How Babel is implemented

In the Language Lineage dataset, its compiler is written in JavaScript.

Sources: Wikipedia · Wikidata · Official site

Frequently Asked Questions

What language is Babel written in?

Babel is primarily implemented in JavaScript.

When was Babel first released?

Babel was first released in 2014.

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