What are some good alternatives to traditional minification tools?

What are some good alternatives to traditional minification tools?

There are several great alternatives to traditional minification tools, such as Terser, UglifyJS, and Google Closure Compiler. Each has its own features and benefits.

Can you explain how Terser works?

Terser is a JavaScript parser and mangler/compressor toolkit for ES6+ that can minify your code while preserving its functionality.

Are there any online tools for minification?

Yes, tools like Minifier.org and JSCompress allow you to minify your code directly in the browser without needing to install anything.

What are the benefits of using minification?

Minification reduces file size, which improves load times and performance, and also helps in obfuscating the code.

Can minification affect my code's functionality?

If not done correctly, minification can potentially break your code, especially if it relies on specific formatting or variable names.