yarb JavaScript Bundler

yarb (Yet Another Require Bundler) is a JavaScript module bundler designed for the browser environment, serving a similar purpose to Browserify. It focuses on bundling CommonJS-style modules and is currently at version 0.8.0. While its release cadence isn't explicitly stated, the version number suggests a more experimental or niche tool compared to its established alternatives. A key differentiator of yarb is its enhanced capability for defining dependencies between bundles, automatically identifying and excluding common files when using the `external` function, which simplifies multi-bundle setups. However, yarb is less flexible than Browserify, offering limited support for Node.js core modules (only `events`, `fs`, `module`, `net`, `path`, `stream`, `util`) and fewer configuration options. Internally, it utilizes vinyl objects for file representation, allowing for flexible input of buffers or streams, provided they have unique and absolute `path` properties.