General Questions
1. What is Closure Next?
Closure Next is an independent, open-source rewrite of Google's Closure Library in TypeScript. It aims to provide modern JavaScript and TypeScript developers with a fully supported and future-proof alternative to the original library.
2. Is Closure Next affiliated with Google or the original Closure Library?
No, Closure Next is not affiliated with Google, Inc. or the original Closure Library. It is an independent project developed and maintained by the community.
3. Under what license is Closure Next released?
Closure Next is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License, and the source code for the website is released under the BSD-3 License.
Technical Questions
4. How does Closure Next differ from the original Closure Library?
Closure Next is written in TypeScript, making it easier to use in modern JavaScript/TypeScript projects. It also provides native support for popular frameworks while maintaining compatibility with Closure Library concepts.
5. Can I use Closure Next alongside the original Closure Library?
While technically possible, it's not recommended due to potential conflicts. Closure Next is designed as a standalone alternative.
6. Does Closure Next support tree shaking?
Yes! Closure Next is designed with tree shaking in mind, allowing you to optimize your bundle size when using modern bundlers like Webpack, Rollup, or ESBuild.
Usage & Contribution
7. How can I contribute to Closure Next?
We welcome contributions! You can check out the GitHub repository for issues to work on and submit pull requests.
8. How do I report bugs or suggest new features?
Please open an issue on our GitHub Issues page.
9. Is there an official community or discussion forum for Closure Next?
Currently, discussions happen mainly through GitHub Dicussions and the Telegram Channel, where updates and changelogs are posted automatically.
Privacy & Security
10. Does Closure Next or the website collect any personal data?
No. The Closure Next website and project do not collect any data from users. You can verify this by checking the open-source code (project) and (website).
11. How does the Closure Next bot work?
The Closure Next bot posts changelogs to the Telegram channel whenever there’s an update on the GitHub repository. It does not collect or store any personal information. You can read more in the bot privacy policy.