The Modern JavaScript Bootcamp (2019) - Exploring Babel

The video tutorial introduces Babel, a tool for converting modern JavaScript code into a format compatible with all browsers. It demonstrates Babel's functionality in a browser and explains how to install and configure Babel locally using NPM. The tutorial covers code transformation, including converting 'const' to 'var' and handling classes, and guides viewers through setting up Babel presets for local projects.

What is the primary purpose of Babel in JavaScript development?

How does Babel help in using cutting-edge JavaScript features?

What happens to the code when it is processed by Babel?

What is the significance of the 'use strict' directive added by Babel?

Explain the difference between 'const' and 'var' as seen in the Babel output.

What is the purpose of creating a class in JavaScript, and how does Babel handle it?

What command is used to install Babel as a command line tool?

What is the output of Babel when processing ES6 features without any presets?

What is the purpose of the package.json file in a Babel project?

How do you specify a preset when running Babel from the command line?