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*Loaders* enable webpack to process more than just JavaScript files (webpack itself only understands JavaScript). They give you the ability to leverage webpack's bundling capabilities for all kinds of files by converting them to valid [modules](/concepts/modules) that webpack can process. | ||
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Essentially, webpack loaders transform all types of files into modules that can be included in your application's dependency graph. | ||
Essentially, webpack loaders transform all types of files into modules that can be included in your application's dependency graph (and eventually your bundle). | ||
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W> Note that the ability to `import` any type of module, e.g. `.css` files, is a feature specific to webpack and may not be supported by other bundlers or task runners. We feel this extension of the language is warranted as it allows developers to build a more accurate dependency graph. | ||
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At a high level, __loaders__ have two purposes in your webpack config. They work to: | ||
At a high level, __loaders__ have two purposes in your webpack configuration: | ||
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1. The `test` property identifies which file or files should be transformed. | ||
2. The `use` property says which loader should be used to do the transforming. | ||
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There was a problem hiding this comment. Choose a reason for hiding this commentThe reason will be displayed to describe this comment to others. Learn more. Love this change but two minor nitpicks:
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1. Identify which file or files should be transformed by a certain loader (with the `test` property). | ||
2. Transform those files so that they can be added to your dependency graph (and eventually your bundle). (`use` property) | ||
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__webpack.config.js__ | ||
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Would rephrase as
and eventually a bundle
as users might have multiple.