An AST is the result of parsing code. For JavaScript, an AST is a JavaScript object containing a tree representation of your source. Before we use it, we have to create it. Depending on the code we are parsing, we choose the appropriate parser.

What is an AST used for?

AST (aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme that is found mostly in the liver, but also in muscles. When your liver is damaged, it releases AST into your bloodstream. An AST blood test measures the amount of AST in your blood. The test can help your health care provider diagnose liver damage or disease.

What is AST HTML?

AST stands for Abstract Syntax Tree and they power a lot of parts of your development flow. Some people might have heard about them in the context of compilers but they are being used in a variety of tools. Even if you don’t write general development tools, ASTs can be a useful thing to have in your toolbelt.