Bundling
Bundling is a process in web development that combines multiple files, such as JavaScript, CSS, and assets, into a smaller number of optimized files for deployment. It improves performance by reducing HTTP requests, minifying code, and enabling features like tree shaking and code splitting. Bundlers like Webpack, Vite, and Parcel automate this process, making applications faster and more efficient.
Developers should use bundling when building modern web applications to enhance load times, manage dependencies, and support modular development. It is essential for production deployments to minimize file sizes and optimize resource delivery, especially in single-page applications (SPAs) and large-scale projects. Bundling also enables advanced features like hot module replacement (HMR) for better development workflows.