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CommonJS vs ESM: The Great JavaScript Module Battle!
JavaScript has had an interesting journey when it comes to module systems. CommonJS (CJS) has been the traditional standard for Node.js, but with the rise of ECMAScript Modules (ESM), the landscape has started shifting. In this post, we’ll break down CommonJS vs ESM, their differences, problems with CommonJS, and when you should choose one over the other. Let’s dive in!
JavaScript has had an interesting journey when it comes to module systems. CommonJS (CJS) has been the traditional standard for Node.js, but with the rise of ECMAScript Modules (ESM), the landscape has started shifting.
In this post, we’ll break down CommonJS vs ESM, their differences, problems with CommonJS, and when you should choose one over the other. Let’s dive in!
