What is JavaScript Minifying?
JavaScript minifying is the process of removing unnecessary characters from JavaScript code without altering its functionality. It is typically done to reduce the file size of a JavaScript file and improve website performance by reducing the amount of data that needs to be transferred over the internet.
The process involves removing white space, comments, and other unnecessary characters like line breaks, tabs, and carriage returns. This makes the code harder to read for humans but the JavaScript engines can still execute it without any issues. There are various tools available for minifying JavaScript code, including online tools, code editors, and build tools like Grunt, Gulp, and Webpack.