From Gulp to Vite: Why Modern Build Tools Are Shifting Towards ESM
The JavaScript ecosystem is undergoing a fundamental architectural shift, moving away from task runners and complex bundlers towards a native module system. This article explores the journey from tools like Gulp and Webpack to modern solutions like Vite, examining the technical and practical drivers behind the industry's embrace of ES Modules (ESM). We'll delve into the performance bottlenecks of older paradigms, the transformative power of native browser support, and the real-world implications