SWC

SWC (Speedy Web Compiler) is an ultra-fast TypeScript and JavaScript compiler written in Rust, designed as a faster alternative to Babel. It provides transpilation, minification, and bundling capabilities with significantly improved performance over traditional JavaScript tooling. SWC can transform modern JavaScript and TypeScript into backwards-compatible versions for older browsers and environments. The compiler supports JSX, decorators, and various ECMAScript proposals, maintaining compatibility with Babel's transformation ecosystem. It offers tree-shaking, code splitting, and optimization features for production builds. SWC integrates with popular build tools including webpack, Next.js, Parcel, and Vite through plugins and native support. The project is particularly valuable for large codebases where compilation speed directly impacts developer productivity and build times.