@babel/plugin-syntax-dynamic-import

What is @babel/plugin-syntax-dynamic-import?

The @babel/plugin-syntax-dynamic-import npm package allows Babel to parse the dynamic import() syntax. This is crucial for implementing code splitting and lazy loading in JavaScript applications, enabling developers to import modules or components on demand rather than loading them upfront. This can significantly improve the performance of web applications by reducing the initial load time.

What are @babel/plugin-syntax-dynamic-import's main functionalities?

Dynamic Import Syntax Parsing

Enables Babel to understand and parse the dynamic import() syntax, allowing developers to import modules or components on an as-needed basis. This is particularly useful for implementing code splitting in web applications.

import('path/to/module').then(module => {
  // Use module
});

Other packages similar to @babel/plugin-syntax-dynamic-import

@loadable/component

Provides a React component-centric way to dynamically load components. It's more specific to React and offers a higher-level abstraction compared to @babel/plugin-syntax-dynamic-import, which is more low-level and syntax-focused.

react-loadable

Another React-specific library for dynamically loading components with promises. It offers a similar functionality to @loadable/component but was more popular before React.lazy and Suspense were introduced. Compared to @babel/plugin-syntax-dynamic-import, react-loadable provides a more integrated solution for React applications.

README

@babel/plugin-syntax-dynamic-import

Allow parsing of import()

See our website @babel/plugin-syntax-dynamic-import for more information.

Install

Using npm:

npm install --save-dev @babel/plugin-syntax-dynamic-import

or using yarn:

yarn add @babel/plugin-syntax-dynamic-import --dev