Toolchain · 2014
Babel
JavaScript compiler that compiles ES2015+ code into backwards compatible JavaScript for older versions of browsers.
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2014First released
Sebastian McKenzie and Marijn HaverbekeBuilt by
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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. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
When was Babel first released?
Babel was first released in 2014.