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Life & fun · May 28, 2018

Sucrase, 20x faster smaller-scoped alternative to Babel

Super-fast alternative to Babel for when you can target modern JS runtimes - alangpierce/sucrase

Sucrase, 20x faster smaller-scoped alternative to Babel launched on May 28, 2018 with 88 votes, #508 of 2,985 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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In plain words

Sucrase is a JavaScript compiler that serves as a faster, more lightweight alternative to Babel for specific use cases. It targets developers who need to transpile modern JavaScript syntax into compatible code but prioritize speed and smaller bundle sizes over comprehensive feature support. The tool focuses on a smaller scope of transformations, making it particularly suitable for projects where build performance matters more than handling every possible JavaScript transformation that Babel provides.

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