AppBot Compiler

0.0.19 verified Fri May 01 auth: no javascript deprecated

Experimental CommonJS module compiler for target-specific modular design, enabling device-tailored app versions from a shared codebase. Current version 0.0.19 (unstable, low release cadence). Dynamically compiles CommonJS modules based on screen width or device type, serving conditional bundles (e.g., mobile vs web). A proof-of-concept for server-side module compilation with query parameter routing, not production-ready. Differentiators: runtime module assembly per device, mirror module names across targets. Risks: no active maintenance, no security audits, single author.

Common errors

error Cannot find module 'appbot-compiler' ↓

cause Package not installed or not in node_modules.

fix

Run npm install appbot-compiler --save-dev.

error compile is not a function ↓

cause Import style mismatch (tried default import instead of named).

fix

Use const { compile } = require('appbot-compiler');.

Warnings

breaking Package is experimental and may have breaking changes between minor versions. ↓

fix Pin to exact version; no SemVer guarantees.

deprecated No updates since 2014; considered abandoned. ↓

fix Migrate to a maintained modular compilation solution.

gotcha Compiler only works with synchronous require-based CommonJS modules. ↓

fix Ensure all modules use synchronous require; no dynamic imports.

Install

npm install appbot-compiler

yarn add appbot-compiler

pnpm add appbot-compiler

Imports

Compiler

wrong

const Compiler = require('appbot-compiler')

correct

import { Compiler } from 'appbot-compiler'

Package is experimental; no stable ESM/CJS module.

compile

wrong

import compile from 'appbot-compiler'

correct

import { compile } from 'appbot-compiler'

Named export only; default export does not exist.

require

wrong

import * as appbot from 'appbot-compiler'

correct

const appbot = require('appbot-compiler')

CommonJS only; no ESM support. Use require.

Quickstart

Shows how to compile a CommonJS app for mobile target with width query parameter.

const { compile } = require('appbot-compiler');
const result = compile({
  dir: './app',
  target: 'mobile',
  width: 320
});
console.log(result.bundle);