The Modern JavaScript Bootcamp (2019) - Environments and Source Maps

This video tutorial covers the configuration and use of Babel and Webpack in JavaScript projects. It explains the benefits of using these tools, such as enabling the latest JavaScript features and creating a reusable boilerplate for new projects. The tutorial addresses a common Webpack warning related to mode settings and demonstrates how to configure Webpack commands for development and production environments. Additionally, it introduces the concept of source maps, which improve debugging by mapping compiled code back to the original source code.

How can you remove the warning related to the mode option in Webpack?

What is a source map and how does it help in debugging JavaScript applications?

What steps are involved in enabling source maps in a Webpack configuration?