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 13 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 5 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 4 Rails websites

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.