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Remove babel config if node supports all ES6 features we need

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Description

After we update minimum node version to v8 (#186), we should see if we can remove the babel config and just use ES6 features directly. This will simplify the build config while also removing our reliance on several dependencies.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Babel configuration, build setup, and dependencies affected by the minimum Node v8 requirement. Check whether the required ES6 features run directly on Node v8; done means the Babel configuration and unnecessary dependencies are removed while the build remains functional.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, node.js
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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