How do I choose between polyfills and transpiling?

I'm confused about when to use polyfills versus transpiling in my web projects. Can you help?

Sure! Polyfills are used to add support for newer features in older browsers, while transpiling converts modern JavaScript into a version compatible with older environments. What specific features are you considering?

I'm looking at using ES6 features like arrow functions and promises. Should I use a polyfill or transpile?

For ES6 features, you would typically transpile your code using tools like Babel. However, if you want to support older browsers that don't have native implementations of promises, you might also need a polyfill.

So, if I transpile, do I still need polyfills?

Yes, if you're using features that aren't supported in older browsers, you'll need polyfills in addition to transpiling. Transpiling alone won't add those features.

Got it! Thanks for clarifying that. What tools do you recommend for transpiling?

Babel is the most popular tool for transpiling JavaScript. You can also look into Webpack or Parcel, which integrate Babel for a smoother workflow.