__dirname is not defined in ES module scope
Getting the __dirname is not defined error in your ES modules? Node.js now provides import.meta.dirname and import.meta.filename as native replacements, no workarounds needed.
Tag: esm
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Loading JSON Files Dynamically in TypeScript
Learn how to dynamically import JSON files in TypeScript using import attributes and dynamic imports. Also, discover how to use `require` in ECMAScript modules with Node.js.
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What are ECMAScript Modules?
ECMAScript Modules (ESM) enable the importing and exporting of code and are supported in modern web browsers, Deno, Bun, and Node.js. It's recommended to use ESM as major frameworks are already embracing it. Let this tutorial guide you through the process.
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Write a simple TypeScript script with ESM
I recently wrote a small TypeScript script to generate a Markdown file with a sluggified filename. Since we're now in the era of modern ECMAScript Modules (ESM), I wanted to use this new module system in my TypeScript code. Here's how I did it.
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Effortless Nodemon Setup with TypeScript and ESM
Learn how to use Nodemon to automatically restart your Node.js app when you make changes to your TypeScript code. Install the necessary dependencies and configure Nodemon to watch your TypeScript files. Then, run your application using Nodemon for a faster development experience.