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May 2020
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Episode 18 - How JavaScript Bundlers Wor...

Minko Gechev
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In this episode, we'll look at what data structures and algorithms JavaScript bundlers use. We'll talk about ECMAScript modules, strongly connected components, depth-first search, and more! Enjoy! 
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