Node.js Exporting and Importing Module in node.js Using a simple module in node.js
Example
What is a node.js module (link to article):
A module encapsulates related code into a single unit of code. When creating a module, this can be interpreted as moving all related functions into a file.
Now lets see an example. Imagine all files are in same directory:
File: printer.js
"use strict";
exports.printHelloWorld = function (){
console.log("Hello World!!!");
}
Another way of using modules:
File animals.js
"use strict";
module.exports = {
lion: function() {
console.log("ROAARR!!!");
}
};
File: app.js
Run this file by going to your directory and typing: node app.js
"use strict";
//require('./path/to/module.js') node which module to load
var printer = require('./printer');
var animals = require('./animals');
printer.printHelloWorld(); //prints "Hello World!!!"
animals.lion(); //prints "ROAARR!!!"
