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Compiler here probably means transpiler. Like Babel. Supporting new ECMAScript stuff, transpiling it to ES3/ES5 or whatever, so you can use it in IE6, or on Nod
by pas 7y ago
Compiler here probably means transpiler. Like Babel. Supporting new ECMAScript stuff, transpiling it to ES3/ES5 or whatever, so you can use it in IE6, or on NodeJS 8.
- dan15 7y ago> Compiler here probably means transpiler. A transpiler is a type of compiler, so it's fine to just call it a "compiler".
- chrisseaton 7y ago'Transpiler' adds useful extra information and context though. It's like it's fine to just say 'animal' but it's a bit more useful with more information to say 'cow'.