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####What is ES6?

  • ECMAScript 6, is the 6th major release of the ECMAScript language spcification. ECMAScript is the 'proper' name for JavaScript.

####What is Transpilation and how does it relate to ES6?

  • Transpilation the process of converting ES6 code to ES5.

####Looking at the ES6 Features link below, discuss one update from ES5 and if it seems useful/superfluous,

  • I like the 'Arrows' syntax update for functions. shortens the code which I think using the 'function' syntax can start looking pretty congested especially with nested functions. I also like the string interpolation using ${} which is more ruby-like. Another thing I like is the addition of variable constants 'const'. This makes the intention behind the variables purpose more obvious.

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Minor nitpick: Transpilation is a thing you'll see a lot in software - not just between ES5 and ES6 - good concept to be familiar with :D

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