Ruby on Rails web apps using JavaScript transpilers

Explore Rails web apps using JavaScript transpilers like Babel to convert modern JavaScript into versions compatible with older browsers.

  • This list includes 6 JavaScript transpilers used by Rails web apps.
  • Click on a JavaScript transpiler to view a list of Rails web apps using it.
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JavaScript transpilers

Vanilla JavaScript

Used by 5 Rails websites

The plain and untranspiled version of JavaScript as defined by the ECMAScript standard, used directly in browsers or Node.js environments.

TypeScript

Used by 2 Rails websites

A strongly typed superset of JavaScript that compiles into plain JavaScript, offering enhanced tooling, type safety, and scalability for large projects.

Babel

Used by 1 Rails website

A popular JavaScript compiler that transforms modern JavaScript syntax into backward-compatible code for older browsers, supporting plugins and custom configurations.

CoffeeScript

Not used by any Rails web apps yet

A programming language that compiles into JavaScript, offering a more concise and expressive syntax while retaining JavaScript compatibility.

SWC

Not used by any Rails web apps yet

A fast and modern JavaScript and TypeScript compiler written in Rust, designed for high performance and supporting modern syntax transformations.

Other

Not used by any Rails web apps yet

A placeholder for any JavaScript transpiler or language not listed, often referring to experimental, niche, or custom tools.