What is the pros and cons of using Rails asset pipeline vs. webpack to hold assets? : <p>From the <a href="https://github.com/rails/webpacker" rel="noreferrer">webpacker gem</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Webpacker makes it easy to use the JavaScript pre-processor and
  bundler Webpack 2.x.x+ to manage application-like JavaScript in Rails.
  It coexists with the asset pipeline, as the primary purpose for
  Webpack is app-like JavaScript, not images, CSS, or even JavaScript
  Sprinkles (that all continues to live in app/assets).</p>
  
  <p>However, it is possible to use Webpacker for CSS, images and fonts
  assets as well, in which case you may not even need the asset
  pipeline. This is mostly relevant when exclusively using
  component-based JavaScript frameworks.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Why is it more relevant for component-base frameworks to use Webpacker for assets? If I'm using React, what difference does it make to get assets from asset pipepline vs Webpack?</p>
