When should you use modules (import/export)?

Modules in JavaScript are a powerful feature that allows you to break your code into separate files, promoting better organization and reusability. You should consider using modules (import/export) in the following scenarios:

  • When you have dependencies that need to be shared across multiple files.
  • To keep your codebase clean and maintainable by encapsulating related functionality.
  • When you want to avoid polluting the global scope.
  • To facilitate testing and modularity.

Using the import/export syntax, you can import specific functions, classes, or variables from other modules, making it easier to manage your code.

// Example of a JavaScript module // math.js export function add(x, y) { return x + y; } export function subtract(x, y) { return x - y; } // main.js import { add, subtract } from './math.js'; console.log(add(5, 10)); // Output: 15 console.log(subtract(10, 5)); // Output: 5

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