[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #51750: Update webpack to version 5.x (was: Update webpack versions for 5.6)

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#51750: Update webpack to version 5.x
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 Reporter:  mukesh27          |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement       |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal            |   Milestone:  Future Release
Component:  Build/Test Tools  |     Version:
 Severity:  normal            |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch       |     Focuses:  javascript
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Changes (by desrosj):

 * focuses:   => javascript
 * type:  defect (bug) => enhancement
 * milestone:  Awaiting Review => Future Release


Comment:

 Just a note that any update to Webpack needs to be a coordinated effort
 with the block editor team in the Gutenberg repository to ensure both
 spots use the same version.

 It's also unlikely that this update will be as straightforward as changing
 the version number and updating as there are many breaking changes. A full
 breakdown of the changes in Webpack 5.x can be found here:
 https://webpack.js.org/blog/2020-10-10-webpack-5-release/. We should also
 look at the changes in 5.x and see if there are any new features that can
 be utilized.

 I'm going to move this to Future Release because it's unlikely this will
 happen in time for 5.6.

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