Are the outputs of javascript parsers of different browsers the same?

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Published on 2010-05-13T04:26:40Z Indexed on 2010/05/13 4:34 UTC
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Suppose there is a piece of JavaScript code that is supported by different browsers, for example IE and Firefox. Would the JavaScript parsers of the different browsers generate the same output (i.e., the same AST)?

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