What is @esbuild/linux-arm64?
The @esbuild/linux-arm64 npm package is a binary package for the esbuild bundler and minifier tool. It is specifically compiled for Linux systems running on ARM64 architecture. Esbuild is a fast JavaScript bundler and minifier that compiles TypeScript, JavaScript, and JSX files into a single file for use in web applications.
What are @esbuild/linux-arm64's main functionalities?
Bundling JavaScript files
This code sample demonstrates how to bundle multiple JavaScript files into a single file using esbuild.
require('esbuild').build({
entryPoints: ['app.js'],
bundle: true,
outfile: 'out.js'
}).catch(() => process.exit(1))
Minifying JavaScript
This code sample shows how to minify a JavaScript file, reducing its size for production deployment.
require('esbuild').build({
entryPoints: ['app.js'],
minify: true,
outfile: 'app.min.js'
}).catch(() => process.exit(1))
Transpiling TypeScript
This code sample illustrates how to transpile TypeScript files into JavaScript using esbuild.
require('esbuild').build({
entryPoints: ['app.ts'],
bundle: true,
outfile: 'app.js'
}).catch(() => process.exit(1))
Transforming JSX
This code sample demonstrates how to transform JSX syntax into JavaScript, which is useful for React applications.
require('esbuild').build({
entryPoints: ['app.jsx'],
bundle: true,
outfile: 'app.js',
loader: { '.jsx': 'jsx' }
}).catch(() => process.exit(1))
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