Esbuild
Esbuild is an extremely fast JavaScript bundler and minifier written in Go, designed to optimize build times for modern web applications. It supports bundling JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, and CSS files, and includes features like tree shaking and code splitting. Its primary goal is to provide near-instantaneous build performance, making it ideal for development workflows and production builds.
Developers should use Esbuild when they need to significantly reduce build times in projects using JavaScript, TypeScript, or related frameworks, especially in large codebases where traditional bundlers like Webpack can be slow. It's particularly useful for fast iteration during development, CI/CD pipelines requiring quick builds, and projects prioritizing performance over extensive plugin ecosystems. For example, it's commonly integrated with frameworks like Vite to enhance development server speed.