From apprentice to master
SurviveJS - Webpack
SurviveJS - Webpack is meant for beginner to intermediate users of webpack. Webpack is a powerful bundler that can simplify the creation of complex web applications.
I designed this book to help you get up to speed with the tool. The book project started early 2015 from a small wiki effort and has since evolved into a complete guide to webpack.
During this process I have become a core developer of webpack while learning a lot about it. In this book I share what I have learned during these years with you.
Webpack, a module bundler, is a powerful tool that helps you to develop complex web applications. It enables techniques, such as code splitting. You could say it solves the fundamental problem of web development and it has allowed developers to reach new levels of productivity.
What Will I Learn
The book would not have been possible without constant feedback by the community around the book. It has been developed to contain solutions to most bundling related problems you might encounter. You can see the book as a complement to the official documentation which I helped to create. By reading the book, you will develop an extensive configuration you understand.
If you happen to know webpack well already, there is still something there for you. I took care to write summaries and a conclusion chapter that allows you to refresh your knowledge. The 45 chapters and seven appendices are short and discuss webpack from different angles while helping you to learn more about the tool.
The book covers more than just webpack. Even if you don't use webpack or aren't interested in it, you may still want to review the book for the techniques covered alone as you can adapt them to your workflow.
Getting the Book
The easiest way to get started with the material is to check out the free online edition. If you like it, purchase a digital copy of the book. The digital edition comes in three formats (epub/mobi/pdf) and makes you eligible for future updates.
About a third of the income goes to Tobias Koppers, the author of webpack. This is my way of saying thanks and supporting his effort. Since I'm a webpack core developer as well, you help me to spend more time on the project too.
There's a Gitter chat for support. You can check out the project at GitHub and support webpack directly through Open Collective.
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A special signature edition will happen if there is enough interest. I want one!.
About the Author
This guide is a great way to get started with webpack or improve your existing skills.
After a detailed introduction, you'll start working on a webpack project that provides all you need to push your app to production. Highly recommended.
