Webpack is a powerful module bundler primarily used in modern JavaScript applications to streamline asset management and enhance build processes. It allows developers to compile JavaScript modules along with their dependencies into a single, optimized bundle, improving loading times and performance. Webpack's flexibility and configurability make it a popular choice, with features such as hot module replacement, code splitting, and tree shaking, which enable developers to create efficient and dynamic web applications. It’s configured using a “webpack.config.js” file where developers can define loaders for handling different file types (JavaScript, CSS, images, etc.) and plugins to extend Webpack's capabilities. Integrating Webpack into a development workflow also facilitates the handling of static assets and the transformation of front-end codebases, often integrating seamlessly with modern frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js.

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